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Cognizant Automation Test Lead salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
4 - 16 years exp.
₹5.5 Lakhs - ₹21.5 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
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₹13 Lakhs
Variable (5%)
₹0.7 Lakh
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23% less than the average Automation Test Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 16 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA
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4 - 16 years exp. (164 salaries)
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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr

Quality Assurance
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5 - 15 years exp. (5 salaries)
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₹9.8 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

Project & Program Management
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9 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹9.9 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr

Last Updated: 16 Mar 2025

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Automation Test Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹21.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 205 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Automation Test Lead salaries

Last Updated: 16 Mar 2025

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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹3.7 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr
5 years  (10 salaries)

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₹7.4 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr
6 years  (10 salaries)

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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr
7 years  (18 salaries)

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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹13.6 L/yr
8 years  (20 salaries)

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₹8 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
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Cognizant Automation Test Lead Salary and Career Growth

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Business Delivery Manager

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Automation Test Lead

4 - 16 years exp.
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Test Manager

12 - 18 years exp.
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Scrum Master

5 - 17 years exp.
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4 - 16 years exp.

IT and Project Manager

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10 - 14 years exp.

Disclaimer: Our data limits the visualization of this career path at this point. However, other roles and opportunities might be available within the organization beyond what is shown here.

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Top skills at Cognizant for Automation Test Lead

Automation Testing Selenium Java Cucumber Selenium Testing SQL Java API Team Handling Scrum Automation Team Leading Communication Skills API Testing Test Management Tool

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.3

Rated by 8 employees for salary & benefits

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Other Department

2.0
  •  posted on 19 Oct 2024

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Likes

The only thing which I like about cognizant is , which give lot of opportunity to upskill on latest technologies

  • Skill development - Excellent

Dislikes

10 hours working time . Least competative salary and compensation HR doesn't respond your queries on and on multiple follow ups you get a response. No proper communication to employees if it is related salary and benefits

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  • Salary - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 21 Sep 2019

3.0
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Likes

Work Life Balance is because you will get enough time. Job Security is there because 60 days of bench period and everyone get enough time and ample amount of opportunity to look for assignment. People are supportive at ground level

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  • Job security - Good
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Dislikes

Politics, Favoritism. Very Poor compensation as per market. Only focus on US onsite opportunities although lots of politics behind that. No career growth also very rigid and poor management

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  • Skill development - Poor
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IT & Information Security Department

3.0
  •  posted on 06 Feb 2025

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Likes

For me provide learning and development opportunities such as certification vouchers from various companies.

  • Skill development - Good

Dislikes

For me not giving salary hike as per my payable work for last 3 years but it depends on projects to projects and manager's not a company issue.

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Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0
  •  posted on 04 Feb 2025

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Worst of Worstest. no sleep no hike no work life balance toxic co workers no cab facility no proper response we dont know who is our HR till we resigned. never Join Cts.

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everything. expect for some sweet peope I meet there. worst

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 30 Jan 2025

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Opportunities to learn, security of job

  • Job security - Good
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Management will not care about your problems. Salary is low compared to competitors. They'll change your project at September and for year end rating they'll simply say we haven't got chance to fully understand your capabilities as you've recently joined in the project. Every year this loop continues. No matter how hard you work or how many appreciations you get from client. "The more number of days you're in the same LOB, the more rating you'll get." (This is the excuse I've got when I questioned about the rating, despite having multiple client appreciations). This demotivates for sure!

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Cognizant Automation Test Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Automation Test Lead at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Automation Test Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹21.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Automation Test Lead at Cognizant earn more than ₹18.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹20.4 Lakhs per year. Automation Test 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 200+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Automation Test Lead at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Automation Test Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹96,061 to ₹98,655 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹21.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 years to 16 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 Automation Test Lead at Cognizant ?
To be a Automation Test Lead at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

  • - Automation Testing
  • - Selenium
  • - Java
  • - Cucumber
  • - Selenium Testing

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 Automation Test Lead in India?
Koch Business Solutions ₹23.5 Lakhs to ₹34.5 Lakhs per year
Genpact ₹18.3 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year
Dell EMC ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹28.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹32.0 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 Automation Test Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Automation Test Lead at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

NTT Data ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹20.6 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹8.9 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹8.9 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹27.0 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 Automation Test Lead at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Automation Test Lead at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Automation Test Lead can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
4 years ₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year
7 years ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹13.6 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Automation Test Lead salary in India ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹21.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 205 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.