Cognizant Itsm Lead Salaries by 9 Employees (Updated 2025)

7 - 11 years exp.

₹8 Lakhs - ₹20 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (95%)

₹13.2 Lakhs

Variable (5%)

₹0.6 Lakh

6% more than the average Itsm Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 7 - 11 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Itsm Lead Salary 7 - 11 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Itsm Lead Salary 8 - 9 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10 L/yr - ₹17.7 L/yr

Last Updated: 12 Feb 2025

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HCLTech Itsm Lead Salary 9 - 14 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹5.6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 10% less
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Capgemini Itsm Lead Salary 10 - 18 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr 37% less
IBM Itsm Lead Salary 10 - 15 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹10.1 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr 40% more
LTIMindtree Itsm Lead Salary 5 - 12 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹10.2 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr 14% less
HCL Group Itsm Lead Salary 9 - 14 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr 15% more

Itsm Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹20 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 7 years to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 9 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Itsm Lead salaries

Last Updated: 12 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8 L/yr - ₹17.3 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10 L/yr - ₹20.3 L/yr
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9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.6 L/yr - ₹23.4 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.8 L/yr - ₹18.1 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

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

+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

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

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

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.

Salary - Good

+1 more

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

Promotions - Poor

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

Salary - Bad

+6 more

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.

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Cognizant Itsm Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Itsm Lead at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Itsm Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 7 years to 11 years).

The top 10% of Itsm Lead at Cognizant earn more than ₹19.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹20.0 Lakhs per year. Itsm 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 9 Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Itsm Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹96,669 to ₹99,283 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 7 years to 11 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 9 salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Itsm Lead in India?

IBM	₹10.1 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹6.6 Lakhs to ₹25.6 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹6.6 Lakhs to ₹22.9 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 Itsm Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

HCLTech	₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree	₹10.2 Lakhs to ₹14.3 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹16.2 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹14.0 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 Itsm Lead at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
7 years	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹17.3 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹20.3 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹10.6 Lakhs to ₹23.4 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹12.8 Lakhs to ₹18.1 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Itsm Lead salary in India ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹20 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 9 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.