Cognizant Group Leader Salaries by 10 Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 17 years exp.

₹7.1 Lakhs - ₹10 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

12% less than the average Group Leader Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 17 years of experience

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Last Updated: 16 Nov 2024

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Group Leader salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹10 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 17 years. Salary estimates are based on 10 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Group Leader salaries

Last Updated: 16 Nov 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
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8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.2 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.2 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.2 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.3 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.1 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.4 L/yr - ₹16.6 L/yr
15+ years (3 salaries)	₹7.1 L/yr - ₹16.6 L/yr

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Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

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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

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Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

Senior Associate in Kolkata

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3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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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

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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

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Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Senior Project Associate in Pune

Full Time

Finance & Accounting Department

4.0

• posted on 15 Dec 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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I like working in Cognizant, I won’t say this is best place to work, but if you are looking for settle or tired of weird culture or any issue. This company is better then those.

Salary - Good

+4 more

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...ule, you have do everything that your manager says, to manager and get progress. Variable and Bonus get cut down to 20-30% only. Even if you perform the best.

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• posted on 13 Dec 2024

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MNC benefits.

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What is the salary of Group Leader at Cognizant?

Group Leader salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs for experience between 6 years to 17 years. According to our estimates it is 12% less than the average Group Leader Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 10 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a Group Leader at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Group Leader at Cognizant is 12% less than the average salary of a Group Leader in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Group Leader in India?

Koch Business Solutions Group Leader Salary - ₹55.0 Lakhs to ₹64.2 Lakhs per year
Infosys Group Leader Salary - ₹17.4 Lakhs to ₹53.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech Group Leader Salary - ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
TCS Group Leader Salary - ₹9.2 Lakhs to ₹28.4 Lakhs per year
Genpact Group Leader Salary - ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Group Leader in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

Accenture Group Leader Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro Group Leader Salary - ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra Group Leader Salary - ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
IBM Group Leader Salary - ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹6.6 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Group Leader at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Group Leader at Cognizant ranges between ₹66,683 per month to ₹68,389 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Group Leader salary in India which ranges between ₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 17 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Group Leader at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 63% of the Cognizant Group Leaders reported a notice period of 2 Months, 37% reported a notice period of 3 Months.This is based on 8 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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