Cognizant Kolkata Director Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

20 - 27 years exp.

₹32 Lakhs - ₹60 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

At par with the average Director Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 20 - 27 years of experience

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Project & Program Management Director Salary 20 - 26 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹35 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr
Strategic & Top Management Director Salary 20 - 24 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹32 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Director Salary 20 - 23 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹47.9 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Director Salary 22 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹42 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr
IT & Information Security Director Salary 22 - 23 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹33 L/yr - ₹51.7 L/yr

Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025

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Cognizant Director Salary

20 - 27 years exp. (29 salaries)

₹32 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

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Capgemini Director Salary 15 - 27 years exp. (25 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹52.8 L/yr 13% less	4 job openings
Wipro Director Salary 16 - 25 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr 9% less
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PwC Director Salary 12 - 21 years exp. (66 salaries)	₹32 L/yr - ₹99 L/yr 15% more	10 job openings
Deloitte Director Salary 11 - 22 years exp. (30 salaries)	₹35 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr 22% more
LTIMindtree Director Salary 17 - 21 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr 15% less

Director salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹32 Lakhs to ₹60 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 20 years to 27 years. Salary estimates are based on 29 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Director salaries in Kolkata

Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
15+ years (29 salaries)	₹32 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr
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Director

17 - 28 years exp.

Senior Director

19 - 26 years exp.

Disclaimer: Our data limits the visualization of this career path at this point. However, other roles and opportunities might be available within the organization beyond what is shown here.

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Top skills at Cognizant for Director

Project Management Engagement Management New Business Development Service Improvement Program Delivery Resource Planning Stakeholder Management Change Management SCOPE Project Management Stakeholder Management Change Management Professional Services New Business Development Engagement Management

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.8

Rated by 5 employees for salary & benefits

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

+4 more

Associate Director in Kolkata

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...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.

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

If you remain too good on a domain, likely you will get trapped into it and not allowed to learn horizontal skills. So keeping a balance and relationship to horizontal people are important in any large project centric organization.

Project Manager in Kolkata

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 22 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work culture is great. There is lot of effort & importance given to training & reskilling.

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

Pay package is not the best but ifs OK. Even after honestly working with your best efforts & good ratings, you will not get promotion unless you really push for it.

Associate Director in Pune

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 15 Oct 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Lot of opportunities to pick new skills and explore different technologies and areas of work. Diversity is given good recognition and opportunities

Skill development - Excellent

+5 more

Dislikes

Distance to office and compensation not upto market standards

Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 01 Oct 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has large number of client in various domains providing a lot of opportunities across the world. I have got an opprtunity to work at different locations and in diversified tools and technologies and various domains. It has helped me build a robust career and helped me grow along with the organization.

Skill development - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

Frequently changing revision cycles, changing promotions process and cycles and very less salary hikes. Also for the veteran employees, salary standards are very low compard to the market standards

Promotions - Poor

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Cognizant Director Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Director at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The average salary of a Director at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹32.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 20 years to 27 years).

The top 10% of Director in Kolkata at Cognizant earn more than ₹54.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹60.0 Lakhs per year. Director 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 Director at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The estimated take-home salary of a Director at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹2,90,743 to ₹3,02,394 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹32.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 20 years to 27 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 Director at Cognizant in Kolkata?

To be a Director at Cognizant in Kolkata, the key skills required include:

- Project Management
- Engagement Management
- New Business Development
- Service Improvement
- Program Delivery

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 Director in India?

Deloitte	₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹94.0 Lakhs per year
PwC	₹32.0 Lakhs to ₹99.0 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 Director in companies similar to Cognizant in Kolkata?

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

Wipro	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹52.8 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 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 Director at Cognizant in Kolkata?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
15 years	₹32.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant Director salary in Kolkata ranges between ₹32 Lakhs to ₹60 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 29 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.