Average annual salary for most employees Fixed vs. variable pay breakdown Estimated monthly take-home salary41% more than the average Manager Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 8 - 20 years of experience
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Engineering - Software & QA
Manager Salary
8 - 19
years
exp.
(815
salaries)
|  ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Project & Program Management
Manager Salary
9 - 20
years
exp.
(280
salaries)
| ₹10.3 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Manager Salary
8 - 19
years
exp.
(97
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
Data Science & Analytics
Manager Salary
9 - 18
years
exp.
(87
salaries)
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
Consulting
Manager Salary
9 - 18
years
exp.
(49
salaries)
| ₹14.2 L/yr - ₹40.5 L/yr |
Companies similar to Cognizant for Manager in Chennai
Cognizant
Manager Salary
8 - 20 years exp. (1.6k salaries) |  ₹13 L/yr - ₹40.5 L/yr |
| Company name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
 Capgemini Manager Salary
5 - 19 years exp. (1.1k salaries) | ₹10.9 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr 
6%
less | 1 job opening |
 TCS Manager Salary
7 - 21 years exp. (478 salaries) | ₹7 L/yr - ₹23.7 L/yr
36%
less | |
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 HCLTech Manager Salary
5 - 20 years exp. (257 salaries) | ₹7 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr
35%
less | |
 Accenture Manager Salary
8 - 23 years exp. (226 salaries) | ₹11.2 L/yr - ₹46.3 L/yr 
13%
more | 101 job openings |
 Wipro Manager Salary
5 - 20 years exp. (129 salaries) | ₹9 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
17%
less | 6 job openings |
 Genpact Manager Salary
6 - 19 years exp. (105 salaries) | ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹22.7 L/yr
40%
less | 4 job openings |
 HCL Group Manager Salary
11 - 18 years exp. (46 salaries) | ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹21.4 L/yr
35%
less | |
 Atos Manager Salary
9 - 20 years exp. (32 salaries) | ₹9 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
37%
less | |
 DXC Technology Manager Salary
10 - 21 years exp. (31 salaries) | ₹12.5 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr
8%
less | 1 job opening |
 Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Manager Salary
9 - 17 years exp. (21 salaries) | ₹12 L/yr - ₹26.8 L/yr
21%
less | |
 IBM Manager Salary
9 - 16 years exp. (19 salaries) | ₹10 L/yr - ₹26.6 L/yr
23%
less | |
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 Tech Mahindra Manager Salary
10 - 17 years exp. (17 salaries) | ₹9.5 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr
10%
less | |
 Infosys Manager Salary
6 - 18 years exp. (16 salaries) | ₹10 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
1%
less | 2 job openings |
 NTT Data Manager Salary
10 - 14 years exp. (7 salaries) | ₹11 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr
12%
less | 1 job opening |
 UST Manager Salary
11 - 18 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹11 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
31%
less | |
 HCL Infosystems Manager Salary
5 - 16 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹10 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
54%
less | |
 NTT DATA, Inc. Manager Salary
9 - 14 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹8.5 L/yr - ₹17.4 L/yr
30%
less | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Manager in Chennai
Experience wise Cognizant Manager salaries in Chennai
Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 8 years (13 salaries) |
₹15
L/yr
- ₹25
L/yr
|
| 9 years (43 salaries) |
₹11
L/yr
- ₹34.7
L/yr
|
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| 10 years (127 salaries) |
₹10.5
L/yr
- ₹36
L/yr
|
| 11 years (155 salaries) |
₹10.3
L/yr
- ₹40.5
L/yr
|
| 12 years (229 salaries) |
₹10
L/yr
- ₹40
L/yr
|
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8 - 20 years exp.
Senior Manager
9 - 25 years exp.
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Associate Director
14 - 26 years exp.
24% hike
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The top 10% of Manager in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹27.1 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹35.0 Lakhs per year. Manager 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 1600+ Cognizant employees in India.
- - Project Management
- - Leadership
- - Team Management
- - Recruitment
- - Knowledge Management
These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
| Accenture | ₹11.2 Lakhs to ₹46.3 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.
| Infosys | ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year |
| Capgemini | ₹10.9 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year |
| DXC Technology | ₹12.5 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year |
| Tech Mahindra | ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year |
| NTT Data | ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 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.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 8 years | ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year |
| 9 years | ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹34.7 Lakhs per year |
| 10 years | ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year |
| 11 years | ₹10.3 Lakhs to ₹40.5 Lakhs per year |
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Cognizant Manager salary
in
Chennai
ranges between ₹13
Lakhs to ₹40.5
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
1.6k
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.