Cognizant Kolkata Lead Data Engineer Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

8 - 14 years exp.

₹11 Lakhs - ₹28.5 Lakhs

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9% less than the average Lead Data Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 8 - 14 years of experience

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Data Science & Analytics Lead Data Engineer Salary 10 - 14 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.6 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Lead Data Engineer Salary 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹20.8 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Lead Data Engineer Salary

8 - 14 years exp. (4 salaries)

₹11 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr

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Capgemini Lead Data Engineer Salary 5 - 12 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹10.6 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr 4% more
Ernst & Young Lead Data Engineer Salary 8 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹35 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr 58% more	1 job opening
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phData Lead Data Engineer Salary 7 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹35 L/yr - ₹35.4 L/yr 56% more

Lead Data Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹11 Lakhs to ₹28.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Lead Data Engineer salaries in Kolkata

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.5 L/yr - ₹22.3 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.4 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr
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10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19.3 L/yr - ₹24.7 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹20.2 L/yr - ₹25.8 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹21.1 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹22 L/yr - ₹28.1 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹22.9 L/yr - ₹29.3 L/yr

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Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

Job security - Poor

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Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Despite the fact that cognizant is not directly involved, the management team is the worst because I had a bad rating once and spoke with my HR about it. She said that it was illogical to claim to be able to speak Hindi, and they do not care about employees. While some employees are excellent, favoritism is a non-issue in the Kolkata office. I will not receive any better senior support that would help me start from scratch.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

...a result, you will be highly appreciated with a very bad rating and feedback. 5. salary is very low and there is no hike or promotion if you are not favourite candidate of your manager

Salary - Bad

+4 more

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

Salary - Good

+2 more

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As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

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Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

Salary - Poor

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I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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What is the salary of Lead Data Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The average salary of a Lead Data Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹28.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 14 years).

The top 10% of Lead Data Engineer in Kolkata at Cognizant earn more than ₹28.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹28.5 Lakhs per year. Lead Data 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 4 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Lead Data Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Data Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹1,44,799 to ₹1,50,210 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹28.5 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 4 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 Lead Data Engineer in India?

Ernst & Young	₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year
phData	₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹35.4 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹10.6 Lakhs to ₹32.0 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.

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

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
8 years	₹17.5 Lakhs to ₹22.3 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹18.4 Lakhs to ₹23.5 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹19.3 Lakhs to ₹24.7 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹20.2 Lakhs to ₹25.8 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Lead Data Engineer salary in Kolkata ranges between ₹11 Lakhs to ₹28.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.