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Cognizant Program Director salaries in Kolkata

Annual salary range
20 - 23 years exp.
₹29 Lakhs - ₹50 Lakhs
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12% more than the average Program Director Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 20 - 23 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
Program Director Salary
21 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹37.6 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

Project & Program Management
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23 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹36.1 L/yr - ₹45.9 L/yr

Last Updated: 13 Mar 2023

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Program Director salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹29 Lakhs to ₹50 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 20 years to 23 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Program Director salaries in Kolkata

Last Updated: 13 Mar 2023

Experience Avg Annual Salary
15+ years  (4 salaries)

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₹29 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

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Cognizant Program Director Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Program Director at Cognizant Kolkata?
Program Director salary at Cognizant in Kolkata ranges between ₹29.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs for experience between 20 years to 23 years. According to our estimates it is 12% more than the average Program Director Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Kolkata.
How does the salary of a Program Director at Cognizant Kolkata compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Program Director at Cognizant is 12% more than the average salary of a Program Director in Kolkata. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What are the top skills required to work as a Program Director at Cognizant?
Customer Satisfaction, Project Delivery, Analytical Chemistry, Relationship Management and Risk Management are some of the popular skills required to work as a Program Director at Cognizant Kolkata.
What is the salary of a Program Director in companies similar to Cognizant in Kolkata?
  • TCS Program Director Salary - ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
  • LTIMindtree Program Director Salary - ₹32.0 Lakhs to ₹34.9 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Program Director at Cognizant in Kolkata?
The estimated take-home salary of a Program Director at Cognizant ranges between ₹2,41,246 per month to ₹2,51,016 per month in Kolkata. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Program Director salary in India which ranges between ₹29.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 20 years to 23 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

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Cognizant Program Director salary in Kolkata ranges between ₹29 Lakhs to ₹50 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.