Cognizant Category Manager Salaries by 3 Employees

10 - 12 years exp.

₹15 Lakhs - ₹15.1 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

11% less than the average Category Manager Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 10 - 12 years of experience

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Last Updated: 14 Mar 2023

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Category Manager salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹15 Lakhs to ₹15.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 3 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Category Manager salaries

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2023

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹17.3 L/yr
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12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr

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Hi everyone, I have 3.6 years of IT experience and currently work at a service-based company in Pune. My current CTC is 14 LPA (13.5 LPA fixed). I recently received an offer from Novartis Hyderabad as Data Analyst level 3 with a CTC of 19.9 LPA (18.3 LPA fixed). Is this a good offer, or is it on the lower side for my experience? Would appreciate your suggestions! Any answers from people working at Novartis pls ?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
10 years	₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹17.3 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹17.2 Lakhs per year

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