Cognizant Chennai Manager - Technical Architect Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

11 - 15 years exp.

₹21.3 Lakhs - ₹26 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

9% 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 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹23.4 L/yr - ₹28.6 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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Cognizant Manager - Technical Architect Salary

11 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)

₹21.3 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr

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Accenture Manager - Technical Architect Salary 16 - 20 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr 48% more
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MiraMed Ajuba Manager - Technical Architect Salary 16 - 19 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹33 L/yr - ₹38.5 L/yr 47% 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 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Manager - Technical Architect salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 23 Mar 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19.2 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹23.4 L/yr - ₹29.9 L/yr
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14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19.8 L/yr - ₹25.3 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr

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Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

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3.0

• posted on 18 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

Dislikes

Cognizant will not pay you well , Even if you are eligible for a better pay at the correct time they will release you from the project so that they don't have to promote you

Salary - Poor

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Junior Software Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0

• posted on 11 Jan 2025

2.0

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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.

Salary - Poor

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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.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

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.

Salary - Bad

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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.

Salary - Excellent

+1 more

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.

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

Manager - Technical Architect salary at Cognizant in Chennai ranges between ₹21.3 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs for experience between 11 years to 15 years. According to our estimates it is 9% less than the average Manager - Technical Architect Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Chennai.

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

The average salary of a Manager - Technical Architect at Cognizant is 9% less than the average salary of a Manager - Technical Architect in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

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

Accenture Manager - Technical Architect Salary - ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹39.0 Lakhs per year
MiraMed Ajuba Manager - Technical Architect Salary - ₹33.0 Lakhs to ₹38.5 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Manager - Technical Architect at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,50,867 per month to ₹1,56,551 per month in Chennai. 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 in Chennai?

According to AmbitionBox, 50% of the Cognizant Manager - Technical Architects in Chennai 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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