Cognizant Change Release Manager Salaries by 30+ Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 14 years exp.

₹3.9 Lakhs - ₹12.7 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

21% less than the average Change Release Manager Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 14 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Change Release Manager Salary 3 - 14 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr
IT & Information Security Change Release Manager Salary 3 - 14 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
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Project & Program Management Change Release Manager Salary 8 - 14 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations Change Release Manager Salary 4 - 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

Last Updated: 8 Feb 2025

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TCS Change Release Manager Salary 3 - 17 years exp. (51 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr 9% more
Infosys Change Release Manager Salary 2 - 11 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹6.2 L/yr - ₹17.9 L/yr 33% more
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Wipro Change Release Manager Salary 4 - 11 years exp. (23 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹14.6 L/yr 5% more
HCLTech Change Release Manager Salary 4 - 15 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 35% more
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Capgemini Change Release Manager Salary 3 - 10 years exp. (37 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹19.4 L/yr 19% more
IBM Change Release Manager Salary 3 - 17 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹18.7 L/yr 20% more
LTIMindtree Change Release Manager Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹18.9 L/yr 62% more
DXC Technology Change Release Manager Salary 4 - 18 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹6.4 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr 8% more
HCL Group Change Release Manager Salary 8 - 16 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹7.7 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr 32% more
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Genpact Change Release Manager Salary 3 - 14 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 37% more

Change Release Manager salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 33 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Change Release Manager salaries

Last Updated: 8 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (6 salaries)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹13.6 L/yr
4 years (4 salaries)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹14.1 L/yr
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5 years (3 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹14.6 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr
8 years (3 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
9 years (4 salaries)	₹7.3 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹17.1 L/yr
11 years (3 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹18.1 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
14 years (3 salaries)	₹7.6 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr

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3.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Programmer Analyst in Mumbai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 22 Jan 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

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.

Salary - Bad

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Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 18 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Salary - Poor

+4 more

Junior Software Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0

• posted on 11 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Company culture was very good. Senior management was also good.

Dislikes

...security, suddenly one day you will know that now your not part of your project. Salary and other benefits are very less as compared to other it company.

Salary - Poor

+2 more

Programmer Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

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

Project Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 05 Jan 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

In my current project there is some flexibility of work but when compared to other projects it is hell

Dislikes

There are many points 1. promotion criteria which is worst in all mnc. 2. salary hike is negligible. 3. even there is no such activities happened which makes you motivated through out the year.

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Cognizant Change Release Manager Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Change Release Manager at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Change Release Manager at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 14 years).

The top 10% of Change Release Manager at Cognizant earn more than ₹12.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹17.0 Lakhs per year. Change Release Manager 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 30+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Change Release Manager at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Change Release Manager at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹66,204 to ₹67,896 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 years to 14 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 30+ 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 Change Release Manager at Cognizant ?

To be a Change Release Manager at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

- Release management
- Change Management

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 Change Release Manager in India?

LTIMindtree	₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹18.9 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹17.9 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹15.5 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 Change Release Manager in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

IBM	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹18.7 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹19.4 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹14.7 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹15.1 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹12.7 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 Change Release Manager at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
3 years	₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹13.6 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹14.1 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹14.6 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Change Release Manager salary in India ranges between ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 33 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.