Cognizant Chennai Executive Lead Salaries by 6 Employees (Updated 2025)

10 - 15 years exp.

₹7 Lakhs - ₹9 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

At par with the average Executive Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 10 - 15 years of experience

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Human Resources Executive Lead Salary 10 - 15 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations Executive Lead Salary 14 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Executive Lead Salary 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr
Project & Program Management Executive Lead Salary 10 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr

Last Updated: 18 Dec 2024

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Cognizant Executive Lead Salary

10 - 15 years exp. (6 salaries)

₹7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

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Executive Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7 Lakhs to ₹9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Executive Lead salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 18 Dec 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.8 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.8 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
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14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

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.

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

+1 more

Dislikes

Appraisal is bad. So joining with low salary does not help much in the long run, better to switch.

Salary - Poor

+1 more

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Nov 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Long term projects but mainly support projects. Flexible work timings On time salary and some increment every year Scope to show case your skills

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Every time you have search for the projects once your current project ramp down

Job security - Poor

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What is the salary of Executive Lead at Cognizant Chennai?

Executive Lead salary at Cognizant in Chennai ranges between ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs for experience between 10 years to 15 years. According to our estimates it is 3% more than the average Executive Lead Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Chennai.

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

The average salary of a Executive Lead at Cognizant is 3% more than the average salary of a Executive Lead in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What is the salary of a Executive Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

Igarashi Motors Executive Lead Salary - ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹6.4 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Executive Lead at Cognizant ranges between ₹60,472 per month to ₹62,001 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Executive Lead salary in India which ranges between ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 15 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Executive Lead at Cognizant in Chennai?

According to AmbitionBox, 57% of the Cognizant Executive Leads in Chennai reported a notice period of 2 Months, 14% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 7 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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