Cognizant Kolkata Lead Consultant Salaries by 3 Employees

10 - 11 years exp.

₹11 Lakhs - ₹20 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (95%)

₹18.8 Lakhs

Variable (5%)

₹0.9 Lakh

18% less than the average Lead Consultant Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 10 - 11 years of experience

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Data Science & Analytics Lead Consultant Salary 10 - 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Lead Consultant Salary 10 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹20 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr

Last Updated: 12 Sep 2024

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Cognizant Lead Consultant Salary

10 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)

₹11 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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Lead Consultant salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹11 Lakhs to ₹20 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 3 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Lead Consultant salaries in Kolkata

Last Updated: 12 Sep 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
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11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12 L/yr - ₹35.6 L/yr

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How the salary growth look like for a Lead Consultant at Cognizant in Kolkata?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
10 years	₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹35.6 Lakhs per year

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