Cognizant Pune Lead Developer Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

9 - 15 years exp.

₹14 Lakhs - ₹37 Lakhs

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29% more than the average Lead Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 9 - 15 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Lead Developer Salary 9 - 15 years exp. (19 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr
IT & Information Security Lead Developer Salary 13 - 14 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹27.3 L/yr - ₹34.7 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Lead Developer Salary 14 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.7 L/yr - ₹31.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 18 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Lead Developer Salary

9 - 15 years exp. (23 salaries)

₹14 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr

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Accenture Lead Developer Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹26.6 L/yr 26% less
TCS Lead Developer Salary 4 - 13 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹22.8 L/yr 47% less
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Capgemini Lead Developer Salary 10 - 13 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹17 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 28% less
IBM Lead Developer Salary 8 - 11 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 32% less	2 job openings
HCLTech Lead Developer Salary 3 - 13 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹8.6 L/yr - ₹35.2 L/yr 28% less
Infosys Lead Developer Salary 6 - 10 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr 55% less

Lead Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹14 Lakhs to ₹37 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 23 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Lead Developer salaries in Pune

Last Updated: 18 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
9 years (3 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹46.2 L/yr
10 years (4 salaries)	₹17.8 L/yr - ₹33.5 L/yr
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11 years (4 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr
12 years (3 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹29.7 L/yr
13 years (4 salaries)	₹11.9 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr
14 years (4 salaries)	₹25.1 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.6 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Lead Developer

Service management Service Improvement Relationship Management Spring Framework Customer Relationship Data Analysis MVC TDD Test scripts Lateral Hiring Design Patterns DAO Devops API Technical Leadership

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Lead Developer in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 17 Jan 2021

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I had joined cognizant a very long time before in 2006 and that time cognizant used to provided lots of facilities like free/subsidized canteen food, Free bus facilities, 100% + variable bonus and Annual project/company parties But all these things do not exist any more.

Dislikes

...ion can starve for payments in-spite of consistent good performance and ratings. Designation decides your responsibilities of work but not you salary, inshort a person reporting to you might have more Or equivalent of your salary which makes the situation very embarrassing and demotivating for long term employees.

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

+4 more

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

Promotions - Poor

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.

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Hi everyone, I have 3.6 years of IT experience and currently work at a service-based company in Pune. My current CTC is 14 LPA (13.5 LPA fixed). I recently received an offer from Novartis Hyderabad as Data Analyst level 3 with a CTC of 19.9 LPA (18.3 LPA fixed). Is this a good offer, or is it on the lower side for my experience? Would appreciate your suggestions! Any answers from people working at Novartis pls ?

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Cognizant Lead Developer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Lead Developer at Cognizant in Pune?

The average salary of a Lead Developer at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 9 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Lead Developer in Pune at Cognizant earn more than ₹35.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹37.0 Lakhs per year. Lead Developer 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 20+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Lead Developer at Cognizant in Pune?

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Developer at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹1,77,778 to ₹1,84,679 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 9 years to 15 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 20+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Lead Developer at Cognizant in Pune?

To be a Lead Developer at Cognizant in Pune, the key skills required include:

- Service management
- Service Improvement
- Relationship Management
- Spring Framework
- Customer Relationship

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

What is the salary of a Lead Developer in companies similar to Cognizant in Pune?

The salary of a Lead Developer at companies similar to Cognizant in Pune varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Accenture	₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹26.6 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹8.6 Lakhs to ₹35.2 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹22.8 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.

How the salary growth look like for a Lead Developer at Cognizant in Pune?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
9 years	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹46.2 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹17.8 Lakhs to ₹33.5 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹29.7 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant Lead Developer salary in Pune ranges between ₹14 Lakhs to ₹37 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 23 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.