Cognizant Functional Lead Salaries by 200+ Employees (Updated 2025)

5 - 15 years exp.

₹10 Lakhs - ₹24 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

5% more than the average Functional Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 5 - 15 years of experience

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Consulting Functional Lead Salary 5 - 15 years exp. (145 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Functional Lead Salary 6 - 14 years exp. (44 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹20.9 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Functional Lead Salary 8 - 13 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹12.7 L/yr - ₹23.4 L/yr
Project & Program Management Functional Lead Salary 5 - 12 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
Finance & Accounting Functional Lead Salary 7 - 11 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹20.6 L/yr

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Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

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Wipro Functional Lead Salary 5 - 14 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹25.1 L/yr 10% more
Capgemini Functional Lead Salary 8 - 15 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹10.1 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr 25% less	1 job opening
Tech Mahindra Functional Lead Salary 9 - 14 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹43.2 L/yr 47% more
IBM Functional Lead Salary 7 - 14 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 40% less
Infosys Functional Lead Salary 8 - 15 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 7% more	3 job openings
Koch Business Solutions Functional Lead Salary 5 - 14 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr 17% more
DXC Technology Functional Lead Salary 9 - 20 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr 35% less
UST Functional Lead Salary 7 - 23 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr 57% more
NTT DATA, Inc. Functional Lead Salary 10 - 12 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr 31% less
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HCLTech Functional Lead Salary 7 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr 1% more

Functional Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹10 Lakhs to ₹24 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 255 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Functional Lead salaries

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
5 years (8 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
6 years (9 salaries)	₹12.1 L/yr - ₹20.4 L/yr
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7 years (16 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr
8 years (31 salaries)	₹12.3 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
9 years (39 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
10 years (42 salaries)	₹10.1 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
11 years (35 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
12 years (33 salaries)	₹11.4 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
13 years (22 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
14 years (13 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
15+ years (7 salaries)	₹13.7 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr

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19 - 26 years exp.

Functional Lead

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Project Manager

8 - 20 years exp.

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Senior Project Manager

14 - 21 years exp.

17% hike

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 Functional Lead

Relationship Management Revenue Generation Secondary Research Strategic Planning Opportunity Identification Strategic Planning Revenue Generation Relationship Management Secondary Research Client Satisfaction Solution Development Requirement Gathering Requirement Gathering Case Studies Brand Building

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.1

Rated by 15 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

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

Salary - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

+3 more

Business Analyst in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Will get salary that is ok

Dislikes

But if you give more importance to mental health than salary don't join this company. You are literally a slave of the client and no body will speak for you.. and if your too lucky to get a client like Novartis(pharmaceutical company) and especially get into celonis tool project then you can say bye bye to your mental health and just hug the salary you get and stay. Working hard is not the issue but the politics they play and the slavery you guys will experience is more than what was done in the colonization period. Hope everyone understands my mental health state currently and would deeply analyze before joining cognizant or Novartis.

Promotions - Bad

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Hi everyone, I have 3.6 years of IT experience and currently work at a service-based company in Pune. My current CTC is 14 LPA (13.5 LPA fixed). I recently received an offer from Novartis Hyderabad as Data Analyst level 3 with a CTC of 19.9 LPA (18.3 LPA fixed). Is this a good offer, or is it on the lower side for my experience? Would appreciate your suggestions! Any answers from people working at Novartis pls ?

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Cognizant Functional Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Functional Lead at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Functional Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Functional Lead at Cognizant earn more than ₹22.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹24.0 Lakhs per year. Functional 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 200+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Functional Lead at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Functional Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,23,633 to ₹1,27,374 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 5 years to 15 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 200+ 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 Functional Lead at Cognizant ?

To be a Functional Lead at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

- Relationship Management
- Revenue Generation
- Secondary Research
- Strategic Planning
- Opportunity Identification

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 Functional Lead in India?

UST	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹32.5 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹43.2 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹11.5 Lakhs to ₹28.6 Lakhs per year
Koch Business Solutions	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹25.1 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 Functional Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Infosys	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹11.5 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹10.7 Lakhs to ₹31.8 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹10.1 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc.	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹16.5 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 Functional Lead at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
5 years	₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹12.1 Lakhs to ₹20.4 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹19.5 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹12.3 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Functional Lead salary in India ranges between ₹10 Lakhs to ₹24 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 255 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.