Cognizant Associate Director Business Development Salaries by 30+ Employees (Updated 2025)

13 - 21 years exp.

₹28 Lakhs - ₹48 Lakhs

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At par with the average Associate Director Business Development Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 13 - 21 years of experience

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Sales & Business Development Associate Director Business Development Salary 13 - 20 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹28 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
Project & Program Management Associate Director Business Development Salary 14 - 20 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹28 L/yr - ₹36.3 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Associate Director Business Development Salary 19 - 21 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹36 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr
Strategic & Top Management Associate Director Business Development Salary 16 - 17 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹33.2 L/yr - ₹37.9 L/yr
BFSI, Investments & Trading Associate Director Business Development Salary 14 - 16 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹30.5 L/yr - ₹36.6 L/yr

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Last Updated: 11 Mar 2025

Companies similar to Cognizant for Associate Director Business Development

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Accenture Associate Director Business Development Salary 15 - 27 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹45 L/yr - ₹1.3 Cr/yr 131% more
TCS Associate Director Business Development Salary 0 - 20 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹32 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr 12% more
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Flipkart Associate Director Business Development Salary 6 - 19 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹50 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr 54% more
Crisil Associate Director Business Development Salary 11 - 20 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 12% more	3 job openings
CareEdge Ratings Associate Director Business Development Salary 13 - 19 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹21 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr 25% less

Associate Director Business Development salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹28 Lakhs to ₹48 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 13 years to 21 years. Salary estimates are based on 38 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Associate Director Business Development salaries

Last Updated: 11 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
13 years (4 salaries)	₹28 L/yr - ₹64 L/yr
14 years (5 salaries)	₹28 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr
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15+ years (29 salaries)	₹29.6 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.0

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Team Lead in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

2.0

• posted on 18 Nov 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing to like.. only thing is atleast you will get your salary on time

Dislikes

Everything… Salary, company culture , appraisal nothing is there… do not even provide relocation charges for company initiated relocations!!! One of the worst place to work

Salary - Bad

+5 more

Team Lead in Mumbai (working remotely)

Full Time

Quality Assurance Department

2.0

• posted on 08 Mar 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

They give good package while joining

Dislikes

Their talent supply team is useless. When you are on bench, they won't contact you or try to place you in some project. It becomes completely your responsibility to search a project for yourself

Skill development - Bad

+3 more

Team Lead in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0

• posted on 18 Oct 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Job security

Job security - Good

Dislikes

Salary & Benefits are poor, Not up to the expectations. No work life balance. 10 hrs working + min 1hrs to max 2hrs travelling for one side, i.e 14hrs approx gone only for company. 10hrs personal life :(

Salary - Poor

+2 more

Team Lead in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0

• posted on 07 Jun 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

No work life balance and additional salary benefits. But there is job security since cognizant has many clients under its belt and they would place you somewhere you fit into.

Dislikes

Work life balance Salary benefits Allowances Work environment 10 hours shift

Salary - Poor

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Cognizant Associate Director Business Development Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Associate Director Business Development at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Associate Director Business Development at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 13 years to 21 years).

The top 10% of Associate Director Business Development at Cognizant earn more than ₹40.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹48.0 Lakhs per year. Associate Director Business Development 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 30+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Associate Director Business Development at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Associate Director Business Development at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2,21,102 to ₹2,29,962 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 13 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 30+ 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 Associate Director Business Development in India?

Accenture	₹45.0 Lakhs to ₹130.0 Lakhs per year
Flipkart	₹50.0 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹32.0 Lakhs to ₹54.0 Lakhs per year
Crisil	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 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 Associate Director Business Development in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

CareEdge Ratings

₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹38.0 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 Associate Director Business Development at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
13 years	₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹64.0 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year
15 years	₹29.6 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Associate Director Business Development salary in India ranges between ₹28 Lakhs to ₹48 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 38 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.