Cognizant Manager Process Excellence Salaries by 40+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 18 years exp.

₹9.8 Lakhs - ₹25.5 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (94%)

₹15.7 Lakhs

Variable (6%)

₹1.0 Lakh

6% less than the average Manager Process Excellence Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 18 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Manager Process Excellence Salary 11 - 17 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹11.1 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Manager Process Excellence Salary 8 - 18 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
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Project & Program Management Manager Process Excellence Salary 6 - 18 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹25.5 L/yr
Quality Assurance Manager Process Excellence Salary 12 - 18 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr
Consulting Manager Process Excellence Salary 6 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹9.8 L/yr - ₹17.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Companies similar to Cognizant for Manager Process Excellence

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Wipro Manager Process Excellence Salary 7 - 17 years exp. (33 salaries)	₹14.3 L/yr - ₹28.3 L/yr 35% more
TCS Manager Process Excellence Salary 9 - 18 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr 29% less
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Capgemini Manager Process Excellence Salary 9 - 18 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr 27% less
HCLTech Manager Process Excellence Salary 9 - 14 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr 7% less
DXC Technology Manager Process Excellence Salary 15 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 72% more
Accenture Manager Process Excellence Salary 8 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr 13% less
Genpact Manager Process Excellence Salary 9 - 13 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹10.9 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 26% less

Manager Process Excellence salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹9.8 Lakhs to ₹25.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 46 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Manager Process Excellence salaries

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (3 salaries)	₹9.8 L/yr - ₹27.4 L/yr
7 years (3 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
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8 years (3 salaries)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹28.3 L/yr
9 years (3 salaries)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹18.7 L/yr
10 years (3 salaries)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹29.2 L/yr
11 years (3 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
12 years (3 salaries)	₹11.1 L/yr - ₹25.5 L/yr
13 years (4 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹18.8 L/yr
14 years (5 salaries)	₹10.6 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr
15+ years (16 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

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Manager Process Excellence

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Deputy General Manager

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Associate Director

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Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Process Specialist in Greater Noida

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0

• posted on 16 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Work culture is excellent. Mixed culture makes it really good work environment. Free hand in New Projects for getting new profile.

Job security - Excellent

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Salary as per industry standards is less, Increment as per previous followups has not been great. But favouritism plays it's part.

Salary - Poor

Process Specialist in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

1.0

• posted on 09 Oct 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Only salary on time..

Dislikes

Dont destroy your career. CEO is one of the fool In the upper management There are those people who could get any job outside the cognizant. This is the one of the worst company their standard is like a lala company. Please focused on market demand profile do go here.

Salary - Bad

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Process Specialist in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Quality Assurance Department

1.0

• posted on 23 Dec 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Worst cost cutting company to work with

Dislikes

Culture- specially the Google ads process in Gurgaon is the worst. Managers and team leads are partial and more inclined towards beautiful females and their promotion

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Process Specialist in Kolkata

Full Time

Healthcare & Life Sciences Department

3.0

• posted on 06 Sep 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I have been provided with chances to grow, I am lucky enough to get good, supportive, collaborative supervisors. The learning and education system here is much diversified and appreciable.

Skill development - Excellent

+2 more

Dislikes

Definitely the perks they provide, the salary structure for LS associates is uneven and much lower than market standards. There was a issue with timing of appraisal, which was fixed, even for that a poor appraisal was provided.

Work satisfaction - Poor

Process Specialist in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Finance & Accounting Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Oct 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary is a bit ok compared to other similar profiles

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

10 hour shift is a minimum, I have personally worked 18 hrs on month end and what I got was 'it is your job and you are getting paid for it', work life balance is terrible

Work satisfaction - Bad

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Cognizant Manager Process Excellence Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Manager Process Excellence at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Manager Process Excellence at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹9.8 Lakhs to ₹25.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 18 years).

The top 10% of Manager Process Excellence at Cognizant earn more than ₹21.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹25.5 Lakhs per year. Manager Process Excellence 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 40+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Manager Process Excellence at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Manager Process Excellence at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,13,737 to ₹1,16,902 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹9.8 Lakhs to ₹25.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 years to 18 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 40+ 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 Manager Process Excellence at Cognizant ?

To be a Manager Process Excellence at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

- Process Excellence
- Black Belt
- Lean
- Service Delivery Management
- Automation

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 Manager Process Excellence in India?

DXC Technology	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹14.3 Lakhs to ₹28.3 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 Manager Process Excellence in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

HCLTech	₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹16.1 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹10.9 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹20.0 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 Manager Process Excellence at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹9.8 Lakhs to ₹27.4 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹28.3 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹18.7 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Manager Process Excellence salary in India ranges between ₹9.8 Lakhs to ₹25.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 46 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.