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Cognizant Lead Engineer salaries in Kolkata (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
5 - 7 years exp.
₹14 Lakhs - ₹22.6 Lakhs
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11% more than the average Lead Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 5 - 7 years of experience

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Last Updated: 5 Feb 2025

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Lead Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹14 Lakhs to ₹22.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Lead Engineer salaries in Kolkata

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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹15.1 L/yr - ₹19.3 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹15.8 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr
7 years  (3 salaries)

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₹14 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr

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Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

3.0
  •  posted on 14 Sep 2023

4.0
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There is no company level interaction. They will hire you, once you in no one will interact with you from cognizant side. Full time you have to work with client. No manager interaction , no one is there with you if something happens to you. There is concept of Home manager and business manager, both are there for no reason. They will not help in any case. If you have problem they will hear you once you ping them and no action.What ever you perform in client side even you are best or worst hike will happen on average. No impact of working hard or best performance, your hike will be very average. I prefer NOT TO JOIN THIS COMPANY. They will offer 2-3 lakh extra from market and due to those 2-3 lakh you have to suffer allot. NO JOB SECURITY any time they put you on BENCH and from bench you yourself have to search the project and if not you are fired. To join this company was my worst experience and decision. Please dont join for the sake of extra 2-3 lakh of ctc…

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  • Salary - Good
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...ant to say DO NOT join this company. You will have to switch again in 1 year. They will give you 2-3 lakh extra and joining bonus also and joining bonus will have 1 year bond. So you will wait for 1 year to leave this company. I want to talk more about this but please stay away. They will not consider your tech stack whole assigning you a project. I was java angular react developer with microservice exp also. If client need you to work on linux or python developer you have to work because you are tagged to client and cognizant will not help you here.

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  • Skill development - Bad
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 05 Apr 2023

5.0
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...anagement to ask any thing. I was a labor hired by cognizant given to 3rd party. Only salary message i got from cognizant nothing else. Client suddenly ended contract and then cognizant lined up my few interviews i had to crack any of those sudden interviews without preparing, you have to clear. Its hard to suffer in this situation. Ever 6-8 month you have to change your project. what ever you perform in project and worked hard to client does not mean anything as contract ends and no one knows about your task or work done. I suggest not to join this company till you dont have other options. It will Lure you with 3-4 lakh extra , this is what my mistake was,

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  • Salary - Excellent
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Allot of thing, Cognizant management don't know anything what is happening in client side. Bad luck to me was my manager from cognizant side was also new he dont knw any process or anything if i asked any help from him. Not recommended to join.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0
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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.

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  • Skill development - Good

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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.

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Consulting Department

2.0
  •  posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0
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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

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  • Skill development - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0
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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.

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  • Skill development - Good

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...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

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Cognizant Lead Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Lead Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata?
The average salary of a Lead Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹22.6 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 7 years).

The top 10% of Lead Engineer in Kolkata at Cognizant earn more than ₹22.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹22.6 Lakhs per year. Lead 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 Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata?
The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹1,25,340 to ₹1,29,308 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹22.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 5 years to 7 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 Engineer in India?
Sasken ₹16.6 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹27.5 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.
What is the salary of a Lead Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Kolkata?
The salary of a Lead Engineer at companies similar to Cognizant in Kolkata varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Persistent Systems ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
MN Dastur & Company ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹13.9 Lakhs per year
Tata Power ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹10.0 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.
How the salary growth look like for a Lead Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata?
The salary growth for a Lead Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Lead Engineer in Kolkata can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
5 years ₹15.1 Lakhs to ₹19.3 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹15.8 Lakhs to ₹20.2 Lakhs per year
7 years ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹22.6 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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Cognizant Lead Engineer salary in Kolkata ranges between ₹14 Lakhs to ₹22.6 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.