Average annual salary for most employees Salary comparison with similar companies Estimated monthly take-home salary8% less than the average Lead Data Scientist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 8 - 18 years of experience
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Data Science & Analytics
Lead Data Scientist Salary
8 - 18
years
exp.
(31
salaries)
|  ₹12 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Lead Data Scientist Salary
8 - 15
years
exp.
(6
salaries)
| ₹12.4 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr |
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 TCS Lead Data Scientist Salary
5 - 13 years exp. (49 salaries) | ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr 
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 Infosys Lead Data Scientist Salary
5 - 14 years exp. (31 salaries) | ₹9.5 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
26%
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 Wipro Lead Data Scientist Salary
7 - 14 years exp. (56 salaries) | ₹10 L/yr - ₹33.5 L/yr
19%
less | 2 job openings |
 HCLTech Lead Data Scientist Salary
4 - 10 years exp. (28 salaries) | ₹8.5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
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 Tech Mahindra Lead Data Scientist Salary
6 - 13 years exp. (43 salaries) | ₹9.9 L/yr - ₹37.7 L/yr
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 IBM Lead Data Scientist Salary
3 - 16 years exp. (27 salaries) | ₹18.7 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr 
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 Accenture Lead Data Scientist Salary
3 - 10 years exp. (87 salaries) | ₹13 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr
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 Capgemini Lead Data Scientist Salary
6 - 15 years exp. (12 salaries) | ₹14.6 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr
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 Deloitte Lead Data Scientist Salary
5 - 11 years exp. (41 salaries) | ₹18 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
12%
more | |
 Genpact Lead Data Scientist Salary
8 - 13 years exp. (13 salaries) | ₹20.3 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr
1%
less | |
 LTIMindtree Lead Data Scientist Salary
4 - 13 years exp. (33 salaries) | ₹12.7 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr
3%
less | 2 job openings |
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 Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Lead Data Scientist Salary
3 - 12 years exp. (28 salaries) | ₹19.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
1%
more | |
 NielsenIQ Lead Data Scientist Salary
4 - 12 years exp. (15 salaries) | ₹8 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
63%
less | 1 job opening |
 Dell EMC Lead Data Scientist Salary
6 - 18 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹27 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr
17%
more | |
 HCL Group Lead Data Scientist Salary
7 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
52%
less | |
 Atos Lead Data Scientist Salary
9 - 17 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹25 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr
11%
less | |
 NTT DATA, Inc. Lead Data Scientist Salary
2 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹24 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
3%
less | |
 Koch Business Solutions Lead Data Scientist Salary
7 - 11 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹37 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr
33%
more | |
 DXC Technology Lead Data Scientist Salary
10 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries) | ₹16 L/yr - ₹31.5 L/yr
26%
less | |
 Tata Group Lead Data Scientist Salary
4 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries) | ₹14 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
10%
less | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Lead Data Scientist
Experience wise Cognizant Lead Data Scientist salaries
Last Updated: 11 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 8 years (9 salaries) |
₹12
L/yr
- ₹28
L/yr
|
| 9 years (7 salaries) |
₹10.5
L/yr
- ₹30
L/yr
|
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| 10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate) |
₹20
L/yr
- ₹44.4
L/yr
|
| 11 years (4 salaries) |
₹15
L/yr
- ₹34
L/yr
|
| 12 years (3 salaries) |
₹15.4
L/yr
- ₹33
L/yr
|
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The top 10% of Lead Data Scientist at Cognizant earn more than ₹35.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹41.0 Lakhs per year. Lead Data Scientist 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 40+ Cognizant employees in India.
- - Data Science
- - R
- - Statistical Analysis
- - Machine Learning
- - Python
These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
| Koch Business Solutions | ₹37.0 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year |
| Dell EMC | ₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year |
| IBM | ₹18.7 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year |
| Deloitte | ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year |
| Societe Generale Global Solution Centre | ₹19.7 Lakhs to ₹40.0 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.
| Genpact | ₹20.3 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year |
| NTT DATA, Inc. | ₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year |
| LTIMindtree | ₹12.7 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year |
| Tata Group | ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year |
| Atos | ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 8 years | ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year |
| 9 years | ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year |
| 10 years | ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹44.4 Lakhs per year |
| 11 years | ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year |
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Cognizant Lead Data Scientist salary
in
India
ranges between ₹13.5
Lakhs to ₹41
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
45
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.