Cognizant Manager - Technical Architect Salaries by 5 Employees (Updated 2025)

11 - 15 years exp.

₹21.3 Lakhs - ₹26 Lakhs

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Salary of majority employees

22% less than the average Manager - Technical Architect Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 11 - 15 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Manager - Technical Architect Salary 13 - 14 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹22 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr
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Project & Program Management Manager - Technical Architect Salary 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19.2 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 23 Mar 2024

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HCLTech Manager - Technical Architect Salary 10 - 14 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹23 L/yr - ₹25.3 L/yr 5% more
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LTIMindtree Manager - Technical Architect Salary 14 - 16 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹23 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr 27% more

Manager - Technical Architect salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹21.3 Lakhs to ₹26 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 11 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Manager - Technical Architect salaries

Last Updated: 23 Mar 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹21.3 L/yr - ₹39.6 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹20.3 L/yr - ₹25.9 L/yr
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13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.2 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹22 L/yr - ₹42.4 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

Junior Software Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0

• posted on 11 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Company culture was very good. Senior management was also good.

Dislikes

...security, suddenly one day you will know that now your not part of your project. Salary and other benefits are very less as compared to other it company.

Programmer Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

Dislikes

Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

Project Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 05 Jan 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

In my current project there is some flexibility of work but when compared to other projects it is hell

Dislikes

There are many points 1. promotion criteria which is worst in all mnc. 2. salary hike is negligible. 3. even there is no such activities happened which makes you motivated through out the year.

Programmer Analyst in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 04 Jan 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.

Dislikes

No work life balance. No projects in company so they silently fires. Not so good culture. Not so get promotion(1-5%hike only) or no benefits (whole year). Not that much bonus yearly.

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.

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.

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What is the salary of Manager - Technical Architect at Cognizant?

Manager - Technical Architect salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹21.3 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs for experience between 11 years to 15 years. According to our estimates it is 22% less than the average Manager - Technical Architect Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a Manager - Technical Architect at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Manager - Technical Architect at Cognizant is 22% less than the average salary of a Manager - Technical Architect in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Manager - Technical Architect in India?

Accenture Manager - Technical Architect Salary - ₹22.8 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree Manager - Technical Architect Salary - ₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year
TCS Manager - Technical Architect Salary - ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro Manager - Technical Architect Salary - ₹24.5 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech Manager - Technical Architect Salary - ₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹25.3 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Manager - Technical Architect in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

Capgemini Manager - Technical Architect Salary - ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹24.5 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra Manager - Technical Architect Salary - ₹12.3 Lakhs to ₹25.8 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Manager - Technical Architect at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Manager - Technical Architect at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,48,067 per month to ₹1,53,626 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Manager - Technical Architect salary in India which ranges between ₹21.3 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 11 years to 15 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Manager - Technical Architect at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 33% of the Cognizant Manager - Technical Architects reported a notice period of 1 Month, 34% reported a notice period of 2 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 3 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Manager - Technical Architect salary in India ranges between ₹21.3 Lakhs to ₹26 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 5 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.