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Cognizant Lead Automation Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
8 - 14 years exp.
₹13.1 Lakhs - ₹25 Lakhs
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18% more than the average Lead Automation Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 8 - 14 years of experience

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Last Updated: 16 Mar 2025

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Lead Automation Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹13.1 Lakhs to ₹25 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Lead Automation Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 16 Mar 2025

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8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹8.7 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹19.2 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr
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₹8.4 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹18.5 L/yr - ₹23.7 L/yr
12 years  (3 salaries)

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₹15 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Department

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  •  posted on 29 Jan 2025

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Nothing to like about this company

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0 work life balance Even if you live thousands of kms away they will drag you to come to office And forget about good salary or promotion Join this company only if you want to destroy your life and your mental health

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Depends on your home manager, some are really supportive. 5-6 hours required from office (depends on the project), rest can be done from home, udemy access, cloud certifications

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Salary is too low, only ceo earns good money, exploiting freshers and playing with their careers. They don't have many projects, so most of the time people will be on bench. Promotions are delayed/cancelled based on their convenience citing reasons like utilization is less (common sense- it is less because the company has less projects). Promotions criteria are increased if you satisfy previous required criteria. Hikes are less than peanuts. Company culture is bad, no festival celebration nothing. Work-life balance depends on the project; if you have a project, then you're overloaded with work and if you don't, you're overloaded with stress as they can terminate you anyday. FEW OF THE LATERAL HIREES ARE PUT ON BENCH AND LATER TERMINATED AFTER 6 MONTHS. JOIN ONLY IF YOU WANT TO WASTE YOUR TIME AND CAREER.

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I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

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Cognizant will not pay you well , Even if you are eligible for a better pay at the correct time they will release you from the project so that they don't have to promote you

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I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

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Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

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Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.

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No work life balance. No projects in company so they silently fires. Not so good culture. Not so get promotion(1-5%hike only) or no benefits (whole year). Not that much bonus yearly.

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Cognizant Lead Automation Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Lead Automation Engineer at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Lead Automation Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹13.1 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 14 years).

The top 10% of Lead Automation Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹24.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹25.0 Lakhs per year. Lead Automation Engineer 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 7 Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Lead Automation Engineer at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Automation Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,34,767 to ₹1,39,724 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹13.1 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 8 years to 14 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 7 salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
What is the salary of a Lead Automation Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Lead Automation Engineer at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

UST ₹13.2 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹19.1 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹24.9 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹11.4 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹20.0 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 Lead Automation Engineer at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Lead Automation Engineer at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Lead Automation Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
8 years ₹8.7 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
9 years ₹19.2 Lakhs to ₹24.5 Lakhs per year
10 years ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
11 years ₹18.5 Lakhs to ₹23.7 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Lead Automation Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹13.1 Lakhs to ₹25 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 7 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.