Average annual salary for most employees Salary comparison with similar companies Estimated monthly take-home salary8% less than the average Lead Consultant Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 13 years of experience
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Lead Consultant Salary
6 - 12
years
exp.
(6
salaries)
|  ₹15 L/yr - ₹25.5 L/yr |
Engineering - Software & QA
Lead Consultant Salary
8 - 12
years
exp.
(5
salaries)
| ₹19.7 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Lead Consultant Salary
10 - 12
years
exp.
(3
salaries)
| ₹22.6 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
Consulting
Lead Consultant Salary
8 - 9
years
exp.
(3
salaries)
| ₹16.7 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr |
Companies similar to Cognizant for Lead Consultant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Cognizant
Lead Consultant Salary
6 - 13 years exp. (19 salaries) |  ₹15 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
| Company name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
 Genpact Lead Consultant Salary
3 - 13 years exp. (837 salaries) | ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹30.3 L/yr 
11%
less | 4 job openings |
 Infosys Lead Consultant Salary
9 - 21 years exp. (637 salaries) | ₹13 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr 
31%
more | 2 job openings |
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 HCLTech Lead Consultant Salary
5 - 16 years exp. (624 salaries) | ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr
6%
more | |
 Wipro Lead Consultant Salary
8 - 21 years exp. (428 salaries) | ₹11 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr
16%
more | |
 Capgemini Lead Consultant Salary
5 - 16 years exp. (54 salaries) | ₹8.4 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
3%
less | |
 HCL Group Lead Consultant Salary
8 - 13 years exp. (54 salaries) | ₹11.2 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
14%
more | |
 TCS Lead Consultant Salary
8 - 18 years exp. (40 salaries) | ₹12.4 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr
21%
more | |
 Accenture Lead Consultant Salary
6 - 13 years exp. (31 salaries) | ₹12.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
2%
more | |
 Tech Mahindra Lead Consultant Salary
8 - 16 years exp. (28 salaries) | ₹11.6 L/yr - ₹30.3 L/yr
21%
more | |
 IBM Lead Consultant Salary
7 - 16 years exp. (26 salaries) | ₹11 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr
21%
more | |
 NTT Data Lead Consultant Salary
8 - 14 years exp. (24 salaries) | ₹15 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
8%
more | |
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 NTT DATA, Inc. Lead Consultant Salary
7 - 15 years exp. (21 salaries) | ₹13 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr
41%
more | |
 DXC Technology Lead Consultant Salary
8 - 15 years exp. (20 salaries) | ₹8 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
16%
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 NTT Lead Consultant Salary
11 - 15 years exp. (18 salaries) | ₹13 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr
19%
more | |
 Concentrix Catalyst Lead Consultant Salary
7 - 13 years exp. (11 salaries) | ₹21.6 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr
23%
more | |
 UST Lead Consultant Salary
9 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries) | ₹13 L/yr - ₹20.5 L/yr
3%
less | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Lead Consultant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Experience wise Cognizant Lead Consultant salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate) |
₹19.9
L/yr
- ₹25.4
L/yr
|
| 7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate) |
₹19.9
L/yr
- ₹25.4
L/yr
|
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| 8 years (4 salaries) |
₹16.6
L/yr
- ₹23
L/yr
|
| 9 years (5 salaries) |
₹16.6
L/yr
- ₹25.5
L/yr
|
| 10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate) |
₹19.1
L/yr
- ₹24.4
L/yr
|
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The top 10% of Lead Consultant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad at Cognizant earn more than ₹24.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹27.0 Lakhs per year. Lead Consultant 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.
- - HFM
- - MDX
- - Hyperion Financial Management
- - SQL
These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
| NTT DATA, Inc. | ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year |
| Infosys | ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year |
| Concentrix Catalyst | ₹21.6 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year |
| TCS | ₹12.4 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year |
| IBM | ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹33.0 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.
| Tech Mahindra | ₹11.6 Lakhs to ₹30.3 Lakhs per year |
| NTT | ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year |
| Wipro | ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year |
| HCL Group | ₹11.2 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year |
| NTT Data | ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 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.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 6 years | ₹19.9 Lakhs to ₹25.4 Lakhs per year |
| 7 years | ₹19.9 Lakhs to ₹25.4 Lakhs per year |
| 8 years | ₹16.6 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year |
| 9 years | ₹16.6 Lakhs to ₹25.5 Lakhs per year |
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Cognizant Lead Consultant salary
in
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
ranges between ₹15
Lakhs to ₹27
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
19
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.