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Cognizant Managing Director salaries in India

Annual salary range
9 - 20 years exp.
₹40 Lakhs - ₹1.3 Crore
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Last Updated: 2 Sep 2023

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Managing Director salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹40 Lakhs to ₹1.3 Crore per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 20 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Managing Director salaries

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₹22.7 L/yr - ₹72 L/yr
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₹68.9 L/yr - ₹76.2 L/yr
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Cognizant Managing Director Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Managing Director at Cognizant?
Managing Director salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹130.0 Lakhs for experience between 9 years to 20 years. According to our estimates it is 3% less than the average Managing Director Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 6 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 3% less 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 - ₹42.0 Lakhs to ₹146.8 Lakhs per year
  • Accenture Managing Director Salary - ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹156.8 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Managing Director in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
  • HCLTech Managing Director Salary - ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
  • Ernst & Young Managing Director Salary - ₹44.5 Lakhs to ₹110.3 Lakhs per year
  • Tech Mahindra Managing Director Salary - ₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹101.0 Lakhs per year
  • Infosys Managing Director Salary - ₹27.5 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
  • Tata Group Managing Director Salary - ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 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 ₹4,70,012 per month to ₹4,83,104 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Managing Director salary in India which ranges between ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹130.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 20 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

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Cognizant Managing Director salary in India ranges between ₹40 Lakhs to ₹1.3 Crore with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 6 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.