Cognizant Lead QA Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

9 - 10 years exp.

₹19 Lakhs - ₹34 Lakhs

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57% more than the average Lead QA Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 9 - 10 years of experience

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Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

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Lead QA salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹19 Lakhs to ₹34 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 10 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Lead QA salaries

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19.8 L/yr - ₹25.3 L/yr
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10 years (3 salaries)	₹19 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr

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1. The company provides Cab Services which is a good 2. Good Exposure to Client Side projects 3. Work from home is provided

Skill development - Good

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1. No compensation is provided like fuel or petrol charges 2. Salary hike is very low as 4-6% per year 3. Work culture is not good some managers are old and don't understand and help there resources

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Politics. Communication gap between seniors and juniors. Weak appraisal structure. No fix time to log off. Usually have to work late.

Promotions - Poor

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 19 Apr 2022

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Good work environment and culture. Numbers of Skill up programs. Teammates are supportive. Company policies are good.

Skill development - Excellent

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...nity to choose their career path, the company should not impose any career path. Salary for undergraduate, specially from B.Sc CS, BCA and B.Sc IT is really low.

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4.0

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I worked on contractual role., as I hired on pandamic we never worked in office., So, no comments on company environment,salary hikes,bonus and policies. For us there will be minimal job security as we're not hired for full-time. Good experience working with the team., Appreciating the support from the management and team members.

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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 QA Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Lead QA at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Lead QA at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 9 years to 10 years).

The top 10% of Lead QA at Cognizant earn more than ₹34.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹34.0 Lakhs per year. Lead QA 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 QA at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead QA at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,70,407 to ₹1,76,975 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 9 years to 10 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.

What is the salary of a Lead QA in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

IBM	₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹12.8 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹10.1 Lakhs to ₹17.6 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 QA at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
9 years	₹19.8 Lakhs to ₹25.3 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Lead QA salary in India ranges between ₹19 Lakhs to ₹34 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.