Cognizant Mainframe Lead Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 11 years exp.

₹7.7 Lakhs - ₹24.5 Lakhs

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At par with the average Mainframe Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 11 years of experience

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Last Updated: 20 Sep 2024

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Mainframe Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹24.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Mainframe Lead salaries

Last Updated: 20 Sep 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.9 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.1 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr
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8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹22 L/yr - ₹28.1 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr

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Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

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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

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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

Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

MNC benefits.

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...you will come across all IT companies. Just learn to survive, upskill and excel. Do not depend on your job or salary, have multiple streams of income without moonlighting and switch jobs whenever you get a good opportunity. Work for your own success not for the company.

Salary - Poor

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What is the salary of Mainframe Lead at Cognizant?

Mainframe Lead salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹24.5 Lakhs for experience between 3 years to 11 years. According to our estimates it is 4% more than the average Mainframe Lead Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a Mainframe Lead at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Mainframe Lead at Cognizant is 4% more than the average salary of a Mainframe Lead in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Mainframe Lead in India?

Tech Mahindra Mainframe Lead Salary - ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture Mainframe Lead Salary - ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini Mainframe Lead Salary - ₹10.4 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
TCS Mainframe Lead Salary - ₹13.9 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology Mainframe Lead Salary - ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year

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

Atos Mainframe Lead Salary - ₹12.6 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per year
Wipro Mainframe Lead Salary - ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹17.8 Lakhs per year
IBM Mainframe Lead Salary - ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹11.8 Lakhs per year
Infosys Mainframe Lead Salary - ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Mainframe Lead at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,05,480 per month to ₹1,08,379 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Mainframe Lead salary in India which ranges between ₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹24.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 11 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Mainframe Lead at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 50% of the Cognizant Mainframe Leads reported a notice period of 2 Months, 50% reported a notice period of 3 Months.This is based on 2 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Mainframe Lead salary in India ranges between ₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹24.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.