Cognizant Assistant Director Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

12 - 21 years exp.

₹40 Lakhs - ₹44 Lakhs

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47% more than the average Assistant Director Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 12 - 21 years of experience

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Project & Program Management Assistant Director Salary 21 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹38.7 L/yr - ₹47.3 L/yr
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Consulting Assistant Director Salary 12 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹39.6 L/yr - ₹48.4 L/yr

Last Updated: 5 Mar 2025

Companies similar to Cognizant for Assistant Director

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Accenture Assistant Director Salary 13 - 19 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹77.5 L/yr 5% more
IBM Assistant Director Salary 11 - 20 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr 49% more
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TCS Assistant Director Salary 4 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹29 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 17% less
Capgemini Assistant Director Salary 13 - 20 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹35 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr 7% less
Genpact Assistant Director Salary 14 - 15 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹45 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr 29% more
Infosys Assistant Director Salary 5 - 20 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 21% less

Assistant Director salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹40 Lakhs to ₹44 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 12 years to 21 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Assistant Director salaries

Last Updated: 5 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16.9 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹38 L/yr - ₹48.5 L/yr
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14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹40 L/yr - ₹75.9 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹41 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr

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Associate Director in Kolkata

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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...rn everything. Leadership is passionate of new technology and client centricity. Pays competitive salary benefits may not be high at times but sustainable for long, rewarding association. Will recommend people to experience Cognizant.

Salary - Good

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Dislikes

If you remain too good on a domain, likely you will get trapped into it and not allowed to learn horizontal skills. So keeping a balance and relationship to horizontal people are important in any large project centric organization.

Associate Director in Pune

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 15 Oct 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Lot of opportunities to pick new skills and explore different technologies and areas of work. Diversity is given good recognition and opportunities

Skill development - Excellent

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Distance to office and compensation not upto market standards

Associate Director in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Apr 2022

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work life balance is very poor. Compensation to senior position is horrible. After promotion getting 4% hike. Company policy in terms of work life balance,compensation are very bad for senior position.

Dislikes

Appraisal for senior level is very poor. For years they had given. Now getting with minimum hike.

Salary - Poor

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Associate Director in Pune

Full Time

Other Department

5.0

• posted on 23 Nov 2023

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The salary structure is one best in the service industries. People give respect to your personal reservations. The projects are good.

Salary - Excellent

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I think for Cognizant India, the awards and recognition policies can be improved.

Associate Director in PUNE/CHENNAI

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 20 Apr 2022

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Scope of IT work and professionalism of IT workers (barring peers and managers) in the Company

Dislikes

Middle level management and their politics. no career growth, salary is lowest, appraisal system is biased and unfair, threatening environment. Insurance coverage is inadequate. Unreasonable goals and targets given. International relocation only to favored ones.

Salary - Bad

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Cognizant Assistant Director Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Assistant Director at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Assistant Director at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹44.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 12 years to 21 years).

The top 10% of Assistant Director at Cognizant earn more than ₹44.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹44.0 Lakhs per year. Assistant Director Salaries at Cognizant can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 4 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Assistant Director at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Assistant Director at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2,49,116 to ₹2,59,243 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹44.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 12 years to 21 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 4 salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Assistant Director in India?

IBM	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹95.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹45.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹77.5 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Cognizant, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Assistant Director in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

The salary of a Assistant Director at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Capgemini	₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹43.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹29.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Assistant Director at Cognizant in India?

The salary growth for a Assistant Director at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Assistant Director can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
12 years	₹16.9 Lakhs to ₹44.0 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹38.0 Lakhs to ₹48.5 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹75.9 Lakhs per year
15 years	₹41.0 Lakhs to ₹43.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Assistant Director salary in India ranges between ₹40 Lakhs to ₹44 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.