Cognizant Chennai Delivery Lead Salaries by 20+ Employees

12 - 23 years exp.

₹13 Lakhs - ₹39.5 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

5% less than the average Delivery Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 12 - 23 years of experience

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Project & Program Management Delivery Lead Salary 15 - 22 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹19.7 L/yr - ₹39.5 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Delivery Lead Salary 12 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19 L/yr - ₹23.7 L/yr
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Delivery Lead Salary 12 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16.5 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Delivery Lead Salary 18 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18 L/yr - ₹28.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 24 Sep 2024

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Cognizant Delivery Lead Salary

12 - 23 years exp. (23 salaries)

₹13 L/yr - ₹39.5 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS Delivery Lead Salary 11 - 20 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹14.4 L/yr - ₹29.2 L/yr 4% less
DXC Technology Delivery Lead Salary 10 - 17 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹10.1 L/yr - ₹20.8 L/yr 27% less
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Wipro Delivery Lead Salary 11 - 22 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹33.9 L/yr 17% less	1 job opening
Tech Mahindra Delivery Lead Salary 15 - 27 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹14.6 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr 21% more
Accenture Delivery Lead Salary 14 - 20 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹32.2 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr 55% more	33 job openings

Delivery Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹13 Lakhs to ₹39.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 12 years to 23 years. Salary estimates are based on 23 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Delivery Lead salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 24 Sep 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
12 years (4 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹23.7 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹20 L/yr - ₹36.1 L/yr
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14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13 L/yr - ₹37.7 L/yr
15+ years (17 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹39.5 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Delivery Lead

Delivery Management Delivery excellence VAS Project Management NPD Leadership Development NPI Portfolio Management SOW BAC Data Modeling Automation Data migration Bidding Program Management

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

5.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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.

Process Specialist in Greater Noida

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0

• posted on 16 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work culture is excellent. Mixed culture makes it really good work environment. Free hand in New Projects for getting new profile.

Job security - Excellent

+2 more

Dislikes

Salary as per industry standards is less, Increment as per previous followups has not been great. But favouritism plays it's part.

Salary - Poor

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 28 Nov 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Stability is good. Though in the ongoing global recession, many of my co-workers had to leave projects because of project ramp down and did not get any other projects. Instead of recruiting employees from bench in other projects they are hiring more from people outside.

Skill development - Good

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Dislikes

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Salary - Poor

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Cognizant Delivery Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Delivery Lead at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Delivery Lead at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹39.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 12 years to 23 years).

The top 10% of Delivery Lead in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹30.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹39.5 Lakhs per year. Delivery 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 20+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Delivery Lead at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Delivery Lead at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1,54,214 to ₹1,60,050 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹39.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 12 years to 23 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 20+ 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 Delivery Lead at Cognizant in Chennai?

To be a Delivery Lead at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Delivery Management
- Delivery excellence
- VAS
- Project Management
- NPD

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 Delivery Lead in India?

Accenture	₹32.2 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹14.6 Lakhs to ₹36.0 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 Delivery Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

The salary of a Delivery Lead at companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

TCS	₹14.4 Lakhs to ₹29.2 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹33.9 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹10.1 Lakhs to ₹20.8 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 Delivery Lead at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
12 years	₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹23.7 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹36.1 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹37.7 Lakhs per year
15 years	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹39.5 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant Delivery Lead salary in Chennai ranges between ₹13 Lakhs to ₹39.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 23 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.