Cognizant Kolkata IT Manager Salaries by 5 Employees (Updated 2025)

12 - 15 years exp.

₹14.3 Lakhs - ₹22 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (93%)

₹19.1 Lakhs

Variable (7%)

₹1.4 Lakh

74% more than the average IT Manager Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 12 - 15 years of experience

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Last Updated: 31 Jul 2024

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Cognizant IT Manager Salary

12 - 15 years exp. (5 salaries)

₹14.3 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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TCS IT Manager Salary 2 - 13 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr 66% less
Wipro IT Manager Salary 7 - 13 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 66% less
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Capgemini IT Manager Salary 12 - 18 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹25.5 L/yr 7% more
Shyam Steel Industries IT Manager Salary 7 - 18 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr 59% less
Tata Steel IT Manager Salary 5 - 10 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr 36% less

IT Manager salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹14.3 Lakhs to ₹22 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 12 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant IT Manager salaries in Kolkata

Last Updated: 31 Jul 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15 L/yr - ₹34.1 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14.3 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
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14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19.2 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹21 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for IT Manager

IT Infrastructure IT Management RFP Project Planning Project Management Business Development Project Administration Relationship Management Networking ITIL PPM Solutioning Effort Estimation LI IT Management

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Work satisfaction - Good

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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.

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1.0

• posted on 27 Dec 2024

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Dislikes

No hike, no job security, no skill development, no easy transportation.even if you learn new technologies they will ask for experience and make you work in technology which you already know.if you do "jing jack" you will get everything else you will be cornered and make you to think resigning is best than staying there

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Full Time

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4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

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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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3.0

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MNC benefits.

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What is the salary of IT Manager at Cognizant Kolkata?

IT Manager salary at Cognizant in Kolkata ranges between ₹14.3 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs for experience between 12 years to 15 years. According to our estimates it is 74% more than the average IT Manager Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Kolkata.

How does the salary of a IT Manager at Cognizant Kolkata compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a IT Manager at Cognizant is 74% more than the average salary of a IT Manager in Kolkata. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a IT Manager at Cognizant?

IT Infrastructure, IT Management, RFP, Project Planning and Project Management are some of the popular skills required to work as a IT Manager at Cognizant Kolkata.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a IT Manager in Kolkata?

Capgemini IT Manager Salary - ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹25.5 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a IT Manager in companies similar to Cognizant in Kolkata?

Tata Steel IT Manager Salary - ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Shyam Steel Industries IT Manager Salary - ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
TCS IT Manager Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹12.2 Lakhs per year
Wipro IT Manager Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a IT Manager at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The estimated take-home salary of a IT Manager at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,34,472 per month to ₹1,39,416 per month in Kolkata. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant IT Manager salary in India which ranges between ₹14.3 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 12 years to 15 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for IT Manager at Cognizant in Kolkata?

According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Cognizant IT Managers in Kolkata reported a notice period of 2 Months.This is based on 1 response on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant IT Manager salary in Kolkata ranges between ₹14.3 Lakhs to ₹22 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 5 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.