Cognizant Pune Associate Director Salaries by 200+ Employees (Updated 2025)

14 - 25 years exp.

₹18 Lakhs - ₹58 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

5% more than the average Associate Director Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 14 - 25 years of experience

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Project & Program Management Associate Director Salary 14 - 24 years exp. (83 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹52.7 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Associate Director Salary 15 - 25 years exp. (31 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹57.5 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Associate Director Salary 14 - 24 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹27 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr
Strategic & Top Management Associate Director Salary 15 - 24 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹57 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations Associate Director Salary 16 - 23 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹42.3 L/yr

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Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Associate Director Salary

14 - 25 years exp. (228 salaries)

₹18 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr

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Accenture Associate Director Salary 16 - 27 years exp. (49 salaries)	₹27 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr 51% more	20 job openings
Capgemini Associate Director Salary 13 - 21 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹26 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr 10% less
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Infosys Associate Director Salary 15 - 19 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹35 L/yr - ₹41.4 L/yr 1% less
TCS Associate Director Salary 12 - 14 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹78.8 L/yr 14% more
HCLTech Associate Director Salary 15 - 20 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr 3% more
NielsenIQ Associate Director Salary 14 - 20 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹28 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr 29% less
IBM Associate Director Salary 18 - 21 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹34.4 L/yr - ₹60.4 L/yr 14% more
DXC Technology Associate Director Salary 21 - 26 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹34.4 L/yr - ₹48.7 L/yr 12% more
Wipro Associate Director Salary 14 - 17 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹22 L/yr - ₹35.6 L/yr 18% less

Associate Director salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹18 Lakhs to ₹58 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 14 years to 25 years. Salary estimates are based on 228 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Associate Director salaries in Pune

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
14 years (6 salaries)	₹25.8 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr
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15+ years (222 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr

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Associate Director 14 - 26 years exp.

Director 17 - 28 years exp.

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Senior Director 19 - 26 years exp.

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.3

Rated by 9 employees for salary & benefits

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

+5 more

Dislikes

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

+5 more

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

+6 more

Dislikes

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

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.

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 Associate Director Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Associate Director at Cognizant in Pune?

The average salary of a Associate Director at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 14 years to 25 years).

The top 10% of Associate Director in Pune at Cognizant earn more than ₹46.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹57.1 Lakhs per year. Associate 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 200+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Associate Director at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹2,44,341 to ₹2,54,252 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 14 years to 25 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 200+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Associate Director at Cognizant in Pune?

To be a Associate Director at Cognizant in Pune, the key skills required include:

- Project Management
- Program Delivery
- Business Development
- New Business Development
- IT Operations

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

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

Accenture	₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹34.4 Lakhs to ₹60.4 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹78.8 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹34.4 Lakhs to ₹48.7 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹54.0 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 in companies similar to Cognizant in Pune?

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

Infosys	₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹41.4 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹35.6 Lakhs per year
NielsenIQ	₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹32.0 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 at Cognizant in Pune?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
14 years	₹25.8 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year
15 years	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Associate Director salary in Pune ranges between ₹18 Lakhs to ₹58 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 228 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.