Cognizant POD Lead Salaries by 100+ Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 10 years exp.

₹3 Lakhs - ₹7.1 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (96%)

₹5.1 Lakhs

Variable (4%)

₹0.3 Lakh

13% more than the average POD Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 10 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Customer Success, Service & Operations POD Lead Salary 3 - 10 years exp. (74 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA POD Lead Salary 3 - 7 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr
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IT & Information Security POD Lead Salary 4 - 7 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics POD Lead Salary 4 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
Marketing & Communication POD Lead Salary 4 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

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Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Companies similar to Cognizant for POD Lead

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Wipro POD Lead Salary 1 - 10 years exp. (46 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 39% less
Accenture POD Lead Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr 43% more
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NTT DATA, Inc. POD Lead Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹5.1 L/yr 27% less
Capgemini POD Lead Salary 8 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr 117% more
Infosys POD Lead Salary 0 - 14 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr 27% less

POD Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹7.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 10 years. Salary estimates are based on 154 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant POD Lead salaries

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (17 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr
4 years (32 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr
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5 years (33 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
6 years (34 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
7 years (27 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
8 years (8 salaries)	₹5.1 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.1 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

1.9

Rated by 9 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

Promotions - Poor

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Cognizant POD Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of POD Lead at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a POD Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.1 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 10 years).

The top 10% of POD Lead at Cognizant earn more than ₹6.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹7.0 Lakhs per year. POD Lead 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 100+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a POD Lead at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a POD Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹40,489 to ₹41,647 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 years to 10 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 100+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for POD Lead in India?

Capgemini	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹10.2 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.

What is the salary of a POD Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

The salary of a POD Lead at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Infosys	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹4.2 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc.	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹5.1 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 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.

How the salary growth look like for a POD Lead at Cognizant in India?

The salary growth for a POD Lead at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a POD Lead can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
3 years	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹5.2 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹5.6 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant POD Lead salary in India ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹7.1 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 154 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.