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Cognizant Executive Director salaries in India

Annual salary range
20 - 25 years exp.
₹68.9 Lakhs - ₹76.1 Lakhs
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Cognizant Executive Director salary in India ranges between ₹68.9 Lakhs to ₹76.1 Lakhs. This is an estimate based on latest salaries received from employees of Cognizant.