Cognizant Chennai Functional Lead Salaries by 50+ Employees

5 - 15 years exp.

₹10.1 Lakhs - ₹22 Lakhs

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Engineering - Software & QA Functional Lead Salary 10 - 13 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹20.9 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Functional Lead Salary 8 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
Procurement & Supply Chain Functional Lead Salary 13 - 14 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
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Last Updated: 22 Oct 2023

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Cognizant Functional Lead Salary

5 - 15 years exp. (53 salaries)

₹10.1 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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Wipro Functional Lead Salary 13 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹25.1 L/yr 9% more	2 job openings
IBM Functional Lead Salary 8 - 14 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr 46% less
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FLSmidth Functional Lead Salary 15 - 17 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 3% more
HTC Global Services Functional Lead Salary 11 - 18 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹10.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 31% less
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India Functional Lead Salary 7 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr 52% less

Functional Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹10.1 Lakhs to ₹22 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 53 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Functional Lead salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 22 Oct 2023

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15.6 L/yr - ₹19.9 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15.7 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr
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7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15.9 L/yr - ₹20.3 L/yr
8 years (7 salaries)	₹12.5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
9 years (10 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
10 years (9 salaries)	₹10.1 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
11 years (9 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
12 years (6 salaries)	₹13.6 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
13 years (4 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹21.2 L/yr
14 years (3 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.3 L/yr - ₹22.1 L/yr

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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

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Rated by 6 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

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Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

Skill development - Poor

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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

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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

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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

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

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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

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

Skill development - Poor

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I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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Cognizant Functional Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Functional Lead at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Functional Lead at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹10.1 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Functional Lead in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹21.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹22.0 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 50+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Functional Lead at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1,22,538 to ₹1,26,134 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹10.1 Lakhs to ₹22.0 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 50+ 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 in Chennai?

To be a Functional Lead at Cognizant in Chennai, 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?

Wipro	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹25.1 Lakhs per year
FLSmidth	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 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 Functional Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

HTC Global Services	₹10.7 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year
Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India	₹6.8 Lakhs to ₹10.3 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 Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
5 years	₹15.6 Lakhs to ₹19.9 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹15.7 Lakhs to ₹20.1 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹15.9 Lakhs to ₹20.3 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹12.5 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant Functional Lead salary in Chennai ranges between ₹10.1 Lakhs to ₹22 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 53 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.