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Cognizant Principal Consultant and Manager salaries in India

Annual salary range
13 - 17 years exp.
₹18.1 Lakhs - ₹23.1 Lakhs
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5% less than the average Principal Consultant and Manager Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 13 - 17 years of experience

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Last Updated: 14 Mar 2023

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Principal Consultant and Manager salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹18.1 Lakhs to ₹23.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 13 years to 17 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Principal Consultant and Manager salaries

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13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹20.1 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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What is the salary of Principal Consultant and Manager at Cognizant?
Principal Consultant and Manager salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹18.1 Lakhs to ₹23.1 Lakhs for experience between 13 years to 17 years. According to our estimates it is 5% less than the average Principal Consultant and Manager Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.
How does the salary of a Principal Consultant and Manager at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Principal Consultant and Manager at Cognizant is 5% less than the average salary of a Principal Consultant and Manager in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Principal Consultant and Manager in India?
  • PwC Principal Consultant and Manager Salary - ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
  • Genpact Principal Consultant and Manager Salary - ₹15.6 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Consultant and Manager at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Consultant and Manager at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,32,286 per month to ₹1,37,131 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Principal Consultant and Manager salary in India which ranges between ₹18.1 Lakhs to ₹23.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 13 years to 17 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

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Cognizant Principal Consultant and Manager salary in India ranges between ₹18.1 Lakhs to ₹23.1 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.