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Cognizant Practice Lead salaries in India

Annual salary range
12 - 20 years exp.
₹18.5 Lakhs - ₹44 Lakhs
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₹25 Lakhs
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₹2.5 Lakhs
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Practice Lead Salary
12 - 13 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹16.7 L/yr - ₹20.4 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
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20 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹26.1 L/yr - ₹31.9 L/yr

Last Updated: 6 Aug 2024

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₹46 L/yr - ₹52.1 L/yr

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₹23 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr

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Tech Mahindra Practice Lead Salary

16 - 21 years exp. (7 salaries)

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₹25.7 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr

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Capgemini Practice Lead Salary

13 - 24 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹28 L/yr - ₹40.7 L/yr

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UST Practice Lead Salary

12 - 16 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹23 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr

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HCL Group Practice Lead Salary

12 - 20 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹20.6 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr

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TCS Practice Lead Salary

9 - 21 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹35 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr

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HCLTech Practice Lead Salary

17 - 20 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹25.8 L/yr - ₹43.7 L/yr

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Accenture Practice Lead Salary

15 - 24 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹35 L/yr - ₹81 L/yr

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Practice Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹18.5 Lakhs to ₹44 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 12 years to 20 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Practice Lead salaries

Last Updated: 6 Aug 2024

Experience Avg Annual Salary
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹16.7 L/yr - ₹21.3 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹16.7 L/yr - ₹21.3 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹32.9 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0
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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.

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  • 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.

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  • Job security - Poor
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Consulting Department

2.0
  •  posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0
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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

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 21 Feb 2025

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CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

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As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

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IT & Information Security Department

2.0
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Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

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...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

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  • Salary - Poor
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IT & Information Security Department

3.0
  •  posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0
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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.

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

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Cognizant Practice Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Practice Lead at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Practice Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹18.5 Lakhs to ₹44.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 12 years to 20 years).

The top 10% of Practice Lead at Cognizant earn more than ₹44.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹44.0 Lakhs per year. Practice 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 4 Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Practice Lead at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Practice Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,71,740 to ₹1,78,368 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹18.5 Lakhs to ₹44.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 12 years to 20 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 4 salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
What are the key skills required to be a Practice Lead at Cognizant ?
To be a Practice Lead at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

  • - Process Improvement
  • - Digital Marketing
  • - Process Development
  • - Process design
  • - Google Analytics

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Practice Lead in India?
Accenture ₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹81.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology ₹46.0 Lakhs to ₹52.1 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹25.8 Lakhs to ₹43.7 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹51.0 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 Practice Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Practice Lead at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Tech Mahindra ₹25.7 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year
UST ₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹40.7 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹13.1 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group ₹20.6 Lakhs to ₹28.0 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 Practice Lead at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Practice Lead at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Practice Lead can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
12 years ₹16.7 Lakhs to ₹21.3 Lakhs per year
13 years ₹16.7 Lakhs to ₹21.3 Lakhs per year
15 years ₹32.9 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Practice Lead salary in India ranges between ₹18.5 Lakhs to ₹44 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.