Cognizant Chennai Consulting Manager Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

9 - 18 years exp.

₹19.5 Lakhs - ₹36 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

12% more than the average Consulting Manager Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 9 - 18 years of experience

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Data Science & Analytics Consulting Manager Salary 15 - 18 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹24.5 L/yr - ₹31.1 L/yr
Consulting Consulting Manager Salary 13 - 18 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹24.9 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr
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Project & Program Management Consulting Manager Salary 9 - 18 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19.5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
Product Management Consulting Manager Salary 15 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹28 L/yr - ₹31.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 1 Aug 2024

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Cognizant Consulting Manager Salary

9 - 18 years exp. (17 salaries)

₹19.5 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr

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Wipro Consulting Manager Salary 11 - 20 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹16 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 28% less
NTT Data Consulting Manager Salary 10 - 13 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr 1% more
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Ernst & Young Consulting Manager Salary 12 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹28 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 26% more	1 job opening
ESIC HOSPITAL Consulting Manager Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr 88% less
EY Global Delivery Services ( EY GDS) Consulting Manager Salary 10 - 14 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 6% more

Consulting Manager salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹19.5 Lakhs to ₹36 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 17 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Consulting Manager salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 1 Aug 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19.5 L/yr - ₹53.2 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹26.8 L/yr - ₹34.2 L/yr
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11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹27.1 L/yr - ₹34.6 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.9 L/yr - ₹54.5 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹27.4 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
15+ years (12 salaries)	₹24.5 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Consulting Manager

Business Development Relationship Management RFI Consulting RFP Client Satisfaction Project Management Requirement Gathering Consulting RFP IT Business Analysis Team Management Analytical Chemistry Feedback Case Studies

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.0

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

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

Promotions - Poor

Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

MNC benefits.

Dislikes

...you will come across all IT companies. Just learn to survive, upskill and excel. Do not depend on your job or salary, have multiple streams of income without moonlighting and switch jobs whenever you get a good opportunity. Work for your own success not for the company.

Salary - Poor

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What is the salary of Consulting Manager at Cognizant Chennai?

Consulting Manager salary at Cognizant in Chennai ranges between ₹19.5 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs for experience between 9 years to 18 years. According to our estimates it is 12% more than the average Consulting Manager Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 17 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Chennai.

How does the salary of a Consulting Manager at Cognizant Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Consulting Manager at Cognizant is 12% more than the average salary of a Consulting Manager in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Consulting Manager at Cognizant?

Business Development, Relationship Management, RFI, Consulting and RFP are some of the popular skills required to work as a Consulting Manager at Cognizant Chennai.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Consulting Manager in Chennai?

Ernst & Young Consulting Manager Salary - ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
EY Global Delivery Services ( EY GDS) Consulting Manager Salary - ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
NTT Data Consulting Manager Salary - ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Consulting Manager in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

Wipro Consulting Manager Salary - ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
ESIC HOSPITAL Consulting Manager Salary - ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹4.2 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Consulting Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Consulting Manager at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,87,035 per month to ₹1,94,355 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Consulting Manager salary in India which ranges between ₹19.5 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 18 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Consulting Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?

According to AmbitionBox, 57% of the Cognizant Consulting Managers in Chennai reported a notice period of 2 Months, 29% reported a notice period of 3 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 7 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Consulting Manager salary in Chennai ranges between ₹19.5 Lakhs to ₹36 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 17 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.