Cognizant IT Operations Lead Salaries by 6 Employees (Updated 2025)

9 - 15 years exp.

₹7.5 Lakhs - ₹14.5 Lakhs

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Salary of majority employees

22% less than the average IT Operations Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 9 - 15 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations IT Operations Lead Salary 11 - 12 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.6 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr
IT & Information Security IT Operations Lead Salary 12 - 15 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr
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Project & Program Management IT Operations Lead Salary 9 - 10 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.6 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 13 May 2024

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IT Operations Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant IT Operations Lead salaries

Last Updated: 13 May 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
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11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.7 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.6 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.6 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

5.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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

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.

Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

Software Developer in Chennai

Full Time

Quality Assurance Department

1.0

• posted on 27 Dec 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing

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

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.

Dislikes

Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

MNC benefits.

Dislikes

...you will come across all IT companies. Just learn to survive, upskill and excel. Do not depend on your job or salary, have multiple streams of income without moonlighting and switch jobs whenever you get a good opportunity. Work for your own success not for the company.

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Cognizant IT Operations Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of IT Operations Lead at Cognizant?

IT Operations Lead salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs for experience between 9 years to 15 years. According to our estimates it is 22% less than the average IT Operations Lead Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a IT Operations Lead at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a IT Operations Lead at Cognizant is 22% less than the average salary of a IT Operations Lead in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a IT Operations Lead in India?

Capgemini IT Operations Lead Salary - ₹11.2 Lakhs to ₹20.8 Lakhs per year
Accenture IT Operations Lead Salary - ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact IT Operations Lead Salary - ₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys IT Operations Lead Salary - ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹15.3 Lakhs per year
TCS IT Operations Lead Salary - ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a IT Operations Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

Tech Mahindra IT Operations Lead Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
IBM IT Operations Lead Salary - ₹6.8 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology IT Operations Lead Salary - ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech IT Operations Lead Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹10.4 Lakhs per year
Wipro IT Operations Lead Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹10.4 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a IT Operations Lead at Cognizant ranges between ₹69,082 per month to ₹70,855 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant IT Operations Lead salary in India which ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 15 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for IT Operations Lead at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 50% of the Cognizant IT Operations Leads reported a notice period of 1 Month, 50% reported a notice period of 2 Months.This is based on 2 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant IT Operations Lead salary in India ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 6 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.