Cognizant Associate Director Projects Salaries by 80+ Employees (Updated 2025)

18 - 24 years exp.

₹21.8 Lakhs - ₹48 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (91%)

₹35.3 Lakhs

Variable (9%)

₹3.6 Lakhs

At par with the average Associate Director Projects Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 18 - 24 years of experience

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Project & Program Management Associate Director Projects Salary 18 - 24 years exp. (55 salaries)	₹21.8 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Associate Director Projects Salary 18 - 21 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹28 L/yr - ₹36.9 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Associate Director Projects Salary 18 - 23 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations Associate Director Projects Salary 18 - 23 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹28.1 L/yr - ₹36.5 L/yr
IT & Information Security Associate Director Projects Salary 21 - 23 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹44.2 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr

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Last Updated: 16 Mar 2025

Companies similar to Cognizant for Associate Director Projects

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Wipro Associate Director Projects Salary 9 - 20 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr 18% less
LTIMindtree Associate Director Projects Salary 12 - 26 years exp. (26 salaries)	₹21.5 L/yr - ₹42.8 L/yr 14% less
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UBS Associate Director Projects Salary 7 - 19 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹29.3 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr At par
KPMG India Associate Director Projects Salary 14 - 19 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹29.6 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr 4% less
Evolent Health International Associate Director Projects Salary 16 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹25.1 L/yr 36% less

Associate Director Projects salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹21.8 Lakhs to ₹48 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 18 years to 24 years. Salary estimates are based on 86 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Associate Director Projects salaries

Last Updated: 16 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
15+ years (86 salaries)	₹21.8 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr
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18 - 24 years exp.

Senior Director

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19 - 26 years exp.

Associate Director Projects 18 - 24 years exp.

Director 17 - 28 years exp.

33% hike

Senior Director 19 - 26 years exp.

41% hike

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Scrum Master in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 14 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

One of the best employee centric company in service based industry, recent statements from leaders from other organisation is shameful and treating their employee as daily wage labourer but thankful to my company leadership who has great vision and decisions are made towards employee focus. Company is still following hybrid model and no fixed days yet.

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

Promotions and appraisal are not process based, frequent change in salary increament schedule are changed and also arrear are not paid for 3months.

Promotions - Poor

Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

MNC benefits.

Dislikes

...you will come across all IT companies. Just learn to survive, upskill and excel. Do not depend on your job or salary, have multiple streams of income without moonlighting and switch jobs whenever you get a good opportunity. Work for your own success not for the company.

Salary - Poor

+4 more

Associate Director in Kolkata

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...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

+5 more

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.

Technical Manager in New Delhi

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

2.0

• posted on 27 Oct 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...nsfer, incentives etc. Where employee will claims money for their official work. Only leadership people are enjoying their life with greater salary package and their earnings. Current CEO is taking more pkg but gives very poor hike to employee like 1-2%. Market is poor for junior level employee but leadership are enjoying.

Dislikes

All of the above

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Project Manager in Kolkata

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 22 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work culture is great. There is lot of effort & importance given to training & reskilling.

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

Pay package is not the best but ifs OK. Even after honestly working with your best efforts & good ratings, you will not get promotion unless you really push for it.

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Cognizant Associate Director Projects Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Associate Director Projects at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Associate Director Projects at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹21.8 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 18 years to 24 years).

The top 10% of Associate Director Projects at Cognizant earn more than ₹41.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹47.6 Lakhs per year. Associate Director Projects 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 80+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Associate Director Projects at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2,32,519 to ₹2,41,895 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹21.8 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 18 years to 24 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 80+ 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 Projects in India?

UBS	₹29.3 Lakhs to ₹42.0 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 Projects in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

KPMG India	₹29.6 Lakhs to ₹43.0 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree	₹21.5 Lakhs to ₹42.8 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
Evolent Health International	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹25.1 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 Projects at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
15 years	₹21.8 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year

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