Cognizant Lead System Architect Salaries by 2 Employees

13 - 17 years exp.

₹29.5 Lakhs - ₹37.7 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (94%)

₹31.8 Lakhs

Variable (6%)

₹2.0 Lakhs

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Last Updated: 21 Sep 2024

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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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How the salary growth look like for a Lead System Architect at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
13 years	₹20.7 Lakhs to ₹26.5 Lakhs per year
15 years	₹38.4 Lakhs to ₹49.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Lead System Architect salary in India ranges between ₹29.5 Lakhs to ₹37.7 Lakhs. This is an estimate based on latest salaries received from employees of Cognizant.