Cognizant Chennai Lead Business Analyst Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 14 years exp.

₹7.5 Lakhs - ₹16.6 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

37% less than the average Lead Business Analyst Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 14 years of experience

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Data Science & Analytics Lead Business Analyst Salary 6 - 13 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹23.4 L/yr
BFSI, Investments & Trading Lead Business Analyst Salary 6 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr
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Project & Program Management Lead Business Analyst Salary 9 - 14 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹9.4 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
Finance & Accounting Lead Business Analyst Salary 8 - 14 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹16.3 L/yr
Consulting Lead Business Analyst Salary 14 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.2 L/yr - ₹17.7 L/yr

Last Updated: 14 Dec 2024

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Cognizant Lead Business Analyst Salary

6 - 14 years exp. (17 salaries)

₹7.5 L/yr - ₹16.6 L/yr

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Accenture Lead Business Analyst Salary 6 - 11 years exp. (23 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 44% more
IBM Lead Business Analyst Salary 7 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹12.9 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr 33% more
LTIMindtree Lead Business Analyst Salary 7 - 13 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹13.1 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr 44% more
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Lead Business Analyst Salary 8 - 16 years exp. (30 salaries)	₹10.4 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr 73% more
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HCL Group Lead Business Analyst Salary 6 - 17 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹9.2 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr 39% more
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DXC Technology Lead Business Analyst Salary 14 - 16 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹14.1 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 34% more

Lead Business Analyst salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹16.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 17 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Lead Business Analyst salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 14 Dec 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (3 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹18.6 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr
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8 years (5 salaries)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.4 L/yr - ₹22.9 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.4 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.9 L/yr - ₹16.4 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6 L/yr - ₹23.4 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹23.3 L/yr
14 years (3 salaries)	₹12.3 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

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5.0

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Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 18 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Dislikes

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

Salary - Poor

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Junior Software Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0

• posted on 11 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Company culture was very good. Senior management was also good.

Dislikes

...security, suddenly one day you will know that now your not part of your project. Salary and other benefits are very less as compared to other it company.

Salary - Poor

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Programmer Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

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

Project Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 05 Jan 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

In my current project there is some flexibility of work but when compared to other projects it is hell

Dislikes

There are many points 1. promotion criteria which is worst in all mnc. 2. salary hike is negligible. 3. even there is no such activities happened which makes you motivated through out the year.

Salary - Bad

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Programmer Analyst in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 04 Jan 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.

Salary - Excellent

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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.

Skill development - Poor

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What is the salary of Lead Business Analyst at Cognizant Chennai?

Lead Business Analyst salary at Cognizant in Chennai ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹16.6 Lakhs for experience between 6 years to 14 years. According to our estimates it is 37% less than the average Lead Business Analyst Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 17 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Chennai.

How does the salary of a Lead Business Analyst at Cognizant Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Lead Business Analyst at Cognizant is 37% less than the average salary of a Lead Business Analyst in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Lead Business Analyst in Chennai?

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Lead Business Analyst Salary - ₹10.4 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro Lead Business Analyst Salary - ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra Lead Business Analyst Salary - ₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹28.5 Lakhs per year
Virtusa Consulting Services Lead Business Analyst Salary - ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture Lead Business Analyst Salary - ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Lead Business Analyst in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

LTIMindtree Lead Business Analyst Salary - ₹13.1 Lakhs to ₹23.5 Lakhs per year
HCL Group Lead Business Analyst Salary - ₹9.2 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology Lead Business Analyst Salary - ₹14.1 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
IBM Lead Business Analyst Salary - ₹12.9 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech Lead Business Analyst Salary - ₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Lead Business Analyst at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Business Analyst at Cognizant ranges between ₹90,020 per month to ₹92,386 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Lead Business Analyst salary in India which ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹16.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 14 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Lead Business Analyst at Cognizant in Chennai?

According to AmbitionBox, 80% of the Cognizant Lead Business Analysts in Chennai reported a notice period of 3 Months, 20% reported a notice period of 2 Months.This is based on 5 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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