Cognizant Lead Quality Engineer Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 14 years exp.

₹9 Lakhs - ₹17 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

21% less than the average Lead Quality Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 14 years of experience

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Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

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Lead Quality Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹9 Lakhs to ₹17 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 21 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Lead Quality Engineer salaries

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Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.8 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.9 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr
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8 years (3 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹20.8 L/yr
9 years (3 salaries)	₹10.2 L/yr - ₹13.7 L/yr
10 years (3 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr
11 years (5 salaries)	₹9.4 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Lead Quality Engineer

Project Development Test Strategy Test scripts Test Management Test Planning Defect Management Test Lead SCOPE Project Life Cycle

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

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Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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

Associate Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 24 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good I like that there are good projects available. If you get that great you will get experience and knowledge.

Skill development - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

1. Salary and hikes are low. 2. Poor employee welfare activities, once a year they take you out for team lunch. If you missed then nothing, no gifts, abs nothing, saving so much money but gives back nothing.

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 28 Nov 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Stability is good. Though in the ongoing global recession, many of my co-workers had to leave projects because of project ramp down and did not get any other projects. Instead of recruiting employees from bench in other projects they are hiring more from people outside.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Appraisal is bad. So joining with low salary does not help much in the long run, better to switch.

Salary - Poor

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Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Nov 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Long term projects but mainly support projects. Flexible work timings On time salary and some increment every year Scope to show case your skills

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Every time you have search for the projects once your current project ramp down

Job security - Poor

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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 Quality Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Lead Quality Engineer at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Lead Quality Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 14 years).

The top 10% of Lead Quality Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹14.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹17.0 Lakhs per year. Lead Quality 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 20+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Lead Quality Engineer at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Quality Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹86,976 to ₹89,256 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 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 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 Quality Engineer at Cognizant ?

To be a Lead Quality Engineer at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

- Project Development
- Test Strategy
- Test scripts
- Test Management
- Test Planning

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

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Lead Quality Engineer in India?

Capgemini	₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹12.2 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹9.8 Lakhs to ₹22.9 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹15.5 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 Quality Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Wipro	₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹8.5 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 Quality Engineer at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹9.8 Lakhs to ₹19.5 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹9.9 Lakhs to ₹20.1 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹20.8 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹10.2 Lakhs to ₹13.7 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Lead Quality Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹9 Lakhs to ₹17 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 21 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.