Cognizant Director Engineering Salaries by 30+ Employees (Updated 2025)

17 - 27 years exp.

₹28.8 Lakhs - ₹53 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (90%)

₹41.2 Lakhs

Variable (10%)

₹4.4 Lakhs

35% less than the average Director Engineering Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 17 - 27 years of experience

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Project & Program Management Director Engineering Salary 17 - 27 years exp. (20 salaries)	₹29 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Director Engineering Salary 18 - 21 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹28.8 L/yr - ₹52.1 L/yr

Last Updated: 16 Feb 2025

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Director Engineering salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹28.8 Lakhs to ₹53 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 17 years to 27 years. Salary estimates are based on 33 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Director Engineering salaries

Last Updated: 16 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
15+ years (33 salaries)	₹28.8 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr
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Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

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CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

Salary - Good

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IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

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We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

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...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

Salary - Poor

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Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

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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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Associate Director in Kolkata

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Oct 2024

4.0

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...rn everything. Leadership is passionate of new technology and client centricity. Pays competitive salary benefits may not be high at times but sustainable for long, rewarding association. Will recommend people to experience Cognizant.

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What is the salary of Director Engineering at Cognizant?

Director Engineering salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹28.8 Lakhs to ₹53.0 Lakhs for experience between 17 years to 27 years. According to our estimates it is 35% less than the average Director Engineering Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 33 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a Director Engineering at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Director Engineering at Cognizant is 35% less than the average salary of a Director Engineering in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Director Engineering at Cognizant?

Engineering Management, Solution Architecture, Continuous Improvement, Case Studies and Microservices are some of the popular skills required to work as a Director Engineering at Cognizant India.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Director Engineering in India?

Microsoft Corporation Director Engineering Salary - ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹119.0 Lakhs per year
Dell EMC Director Engineering Salary - ₹75.0 Lakhs to ₹82.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech Director Engineering Salary - ₹59.0 Lakhs to ₹65.0 Lakhs per year
IBM Director Engineering Salary - ₹45.0 Lakhs to ₹80.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro Director Engineering Salary - ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹63.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Director Engineering in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

Oracle Director Engineering Salary - ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹96.0 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree Director Engineering Salary - ₹37.5 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
TCS Director Engineering Salary - ₹26.8 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture Director Engineering Salary - ₹11.6 Lakhs to ₹73.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini Director Engineering Salary - ₹29.5 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Director Engineering at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Director Engineering at Cognizant ranges between ₹2,68,421 per month to ₹2,79,420 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Director Engineering salary in India which ranges between ₹28.8 Lakhs to ₹53.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 17 years to 27 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Director Engineering at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 71% of the Cognizant Director Engineerings reported a notice period of 2 Months, 11% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 17 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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