Cognizant Process Excellence Lead Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

5 - 12 years exp.

₹5 Lakhs - ₹14.7 Lakhs

Low Confidence

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29% less than the average Process Excellence Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 5 - 12 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Process Excellence Lead Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Process Excellence Lead Salary 10 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.2 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr

Last Updated: 17 Feb 2025

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Wipro Process Excellence Lead Salary 4 - 17 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹9.1 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr 98% more	2 job openings
TCS Process Excellence Lead Salary 6 - 24 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr 100% more
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DXC Technology Process Excellence Lead Salary 6 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹7.1 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 18% less
Amazon Process Excellence Lead Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹6.7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 18% less	1 job opening
Udaan Process Excellence Lead Salary 5 - 24 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹40.8 L/yr 187% more

Process Excellence Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5 Lakhs to ₹14.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Process Excellence Lead salaries

Last Updated: 17 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
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7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.9 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.9 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.4 L/yr - ₹14.7 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11 L/yr - ₹14.1 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11 L/yr - ₹24.2 L/yr

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Process Excellence Lead

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Manager Process Excellence

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Deputy General Manager

13 - 22 years exp.

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Disclaimer: Our data limits the visualization of this career path at this point. However, other roles and opportunities might be available within the organization beyond what is shown here.

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Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

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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

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

Skill development - Poor

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Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

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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

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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

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

Promotions - Poor

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 28 Nov 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Stability is good. Though in the ongoing global recession, many of my co-workers had to leave projects because of project ramp down and did not get any other projects. Instead of recruiting employees from bench in other projects they are hiring more from people outside.

Skill development - Good

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Appraisal is bad. So joining with low salary does not help much in the long run, better to switch.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Nov 2024

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for Salary and Benefits

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Long term projects but mainly support projects. Flexible work timings On time salary and some increment every year Scope to show case your skills

Skill development - Good

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Every time you have search for the projects once your current project ramp down

Job security - Poor

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Cognizant Process Excellence Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Process Excellence Lead at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Process Excellence Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹14.7 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 12 years).

The top 10% of Process Excellence Lead at Cognizant earn more than ₹14.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹14.7 Lakhs per year. Process Excellence 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 Process Excellence Lead at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Process Excellence Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹67,673 to ₹69,407 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹14.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 5 years to 12 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.

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

Udaan	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹40.8 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹9.1 Lakhs to ₹26.5 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 Process Excellence Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

DXC Technology	₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
Amazon	₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹9.0 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 Process Excellence Lead at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
5 years	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹9.4 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹6.8 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year

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