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Cognizant Managing Director salaries in India

Annual salary range
15 - 28 years exp.
₹45 Lakhs - ₹1.3 Crore
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14% more than the average Managing Director Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 15 - 28 years of experience

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Last Updated: 18 Nov 2023

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Managing Director salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹45 Lakhs to ₹1.3 Crore per year for employees with experience between 15 years to 28 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Managing Director salaries

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₹45 L/yr - ₹1.3 Cr/yr

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What is the salary of Managing Director at Cognizant?
Managing Director salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹45.0 Lakhs to ₹130.0 Lakhs for experience between 15 years to 28 years. According to our estimates it is 14% more than the average Managing Director Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.
How does the salary of a Managing Director at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Managing Director at Cognizant is 14% more than the average salary of a Managing Director in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Managing Director in India?
  • Deloitte Managing Director Salary - ₹39.8 Lakhs to ₹151.5 Lakhs per year
  • Accenture Managing Director Salary - ₹49.0 Lakhs to ₹150.0 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Managing Director in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
  • Tech Mahindra Managing Director Salary - ₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹101.0 Lakhs per year
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  • Ernst & Young Managing Director Salary - ₹59.3 Lakhs to ₹101.0 Lakhs per year
  • Tata Group Managing Director Salary - ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
  • Wipro Managing Director Salary - ₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹85.0 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Managing Director at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Managing Director at Cognizant ranges between ₹5,14,876 per month to ₹5,28,245 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Managing Director salary in India which ranges between ₹45.0 Lakhs to ₹130.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 15 years to 28 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

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