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Cognizant Associate Project Lead salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
4 - 9 years exp.
₹5.1 Lakhs - ₹18.9 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
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₹12 Lakhs
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18% more than the average Associate Project Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 9 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
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4 - 9 years exp. (60 salaries)
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₹5.6 L/yr - ₹18.9 L/yr

IT & Information Security
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5 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹7.8 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Associate Project Lead Salary
7 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr

Project & Program Management
Associate Project Lead Salary
5 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
Associate Project Lead Salary
5 - 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹11.1 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr

Last Updated: 12 Mar 2025

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4 - 10 years exp. (5 salaries)

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Wipro Associate Project Lead Salary

7 - 14 years exp. (7 salaries)

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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr

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Tech Mahindra Associate Project Lead Salary

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₹5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr

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5 - 13 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹14 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr

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Associate Project Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹18.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 78 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Associate Project Lead salaries

Last Updated: 12 Mar 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
4 years  (13 salaries)

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₹5.1 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
5 years  (16 salaries)

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₹5.8 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
6 years  (19 salaries)

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₹7.1 L/yr - ₹18.9 L/yr
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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹17.1 L/yr
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₹8.3 L/yr - ₹18.3 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.5

Rated by 6 employees for salary & benefits

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 22 Jan 2025

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Depends on your home manager, some are really supportive. 5-6 hours required from office (depends on the project), rest can be done from home, udemy access, cloud certifications

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Dislikes

Salary is too low, only ceo earns good money, exploiting freshers and playing with their careers. They don't have many projects, so most of the time people will be on bench. Promotions are delayed/cancelled based on their convenience citing reasons like utilization is less (common sense- it is less because the company has less projects). Promotions criteria are increased if you satisfy previous required criteria. Hikes are less than peanuts. Company culture is bad, no festival celebration nothing. Work-life balance depends on the project; if you have a project, then you're overloaded with work and if you don't, you're overloaded with stress as they can terminate you anyday. FEW OF THE LATERAL HIREES ARE PUT ON BENCH AND LATER TERMINATED AFTER 6 MONTHS. JOIN ONLY IF YOU WANT TO WASTE YOUR TIME AND CAREER.

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  • Salary - Bad
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 18 Jan 2025

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I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

Dislikes

Cognizant will not pay you well , Even if you are eligible for a better pay at the correct time they will release you from the project so that they don't have to promote you

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  • Salary - Poor
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Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

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Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

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  • Work satisfaction - Good
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Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

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If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

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  • Salary - Good
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The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

  • Promotions - Poor

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0
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I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Dislikes

Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

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Cognizant Associate Project Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Associate Project Lead at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Associate Project Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹18.9 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 9 years).

The top 10% of Associate Project Lead at Cognizant earn more than ₹17.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹18.7 Lakhs per year. Associate Project Lead 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 70+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Associate Project Lead at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Associate Project Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹88,724 to ₹91,054 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹18.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 years to 9 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 70+ 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 Project Lead in India?
Accenture ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹23.5 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 Associate Project Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Associate Project Lead at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Wipro ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹15.4 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹13.3 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 Project Lead at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Associate Project Lead at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Associate Project Lead can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
4 years ₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹18.9 Lakhs per year
7 years ₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹17.1 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Associate Project Lead salary in India ranges between ₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹18.9 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 78 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.