Cognizant Program Lead Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

15 - 23 years exp.

₹19 Lakhs - ₹38 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (92%)

₹26.4 Lakhs

Variable (8%)

₹2.3 Lakhs

123% more than the average Program Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 15 - 23 years of experience

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Project & Program Management Program Lead Salary 15 - 23 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Program Lead Salary 16 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.1 L/yr - ₹20.9 L/yr

Last Updated: 14 Feb 2025

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NielsenIQ Program Lead Salary 19 - 21 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹37 L/yr - ₹41.6 L/yr 34% more
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Program Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹19 Lakhs to ₹38 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 15 years to 23 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Program Lead salaries

Last Updated: 14 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
15+ years (4 salaries)	₹19 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr
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Tableau Power Bi Data Analytics Data Visualization SAS Python

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Business Analyst in Bangalore / Bengaluru

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Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

3.0

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Will get salary that is ok

Dislikes

But if you give more importance to mental health than salary don't join this company. You are literally a slave of the client and no body will speak for you.. and if your too lucky to get a client like Novartis(pharmaceutical company) and especially get into celonis tool project then you can say bye bye to your mental health and just hug the salary you get and stay. Working hard is not the issue but the politics they play and the slavery you guys will experience is more than what was done in the colonization period. Hope everyone understands my mental health state currently and would deeply analyze before joining cognizant or Novartis.

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Full Time

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4.0

• posted on 14 Jan 2025

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One of the best employee centric company in service based industry, recent statements from leaders from other organisation is shameful and treating their employee as daily wage labourer but thankful to my company leadership who has great vision and decisions are made towards employee focus. Company is still following hybrid model and no fixed days yet.

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Dislikes

Promotions and appraisal are not process based, frequent change in salary increament schedule are changed and also arrear are not paid for 3months.

Promotions - Poor

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Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

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MNC benefits.

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...you will come across all IT companies. Just learn to survive, upskill and excel. Do not depend on your job or salary, have multiple streams of income without moonlighting and switch jobs whenever you get a good opportunity. Work for your own success not for the company.

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Project & Program Management Department

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• posted on 30 Oct 2024

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...rn everything. Leadership is passionate of new technology and client centricity. Pays competitive salary benefits may not be high at times but sustainable for long, rewarding association. Will recommend people to experience Cognizant.

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If you remain too good on a domain, likely you will get trapped into it and not allowed to learn horizontal skills. So keeping a balance and relationship to horizontal people are important in any large project centric organization.

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Hi everyone, I have 3.6 years of IT experience and currently work at a service-based company in Pune. My current CTC is 14 LPA (13.5 LPA fixed). I recently received an offer from Novartis Hyderabad as Data Analyst level 3 with a CTC of 19.9 LPA (18.3 LPA fixed). Is this a good offer, or is it on the lower side for my experience? Would appreciate your suggestions! Any answers from people working at Novartis pls ?

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Cognizant Program Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Program Lead at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Program Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 15 years to 23 years).

The top 10% of Program Lead at Cognizant earn more than ₹38.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹38.0 Lakhs per year. Program 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 Program Lead at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Program Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,78,108 to ₹1,85,025 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 15 years to 23 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 Program Lead at Cognizant ?

To be a Program Lead at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

- Tableau
- Power Bi
- Data Analytics
- Data Visualization
- SAS

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 Program Lead in India?

Koch Business Solutions	₹46.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year
NielsenIQ	₹37.0 Lakhs to ₹41.6 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 Program Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

The salary of a Program 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	₹19.4 Lakhs to ₹29.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹11.5 Lakhs to ₹36.7 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹16.9 Lakhs to ₹30.1 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹23.5 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 Program Lead at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
15 years	₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Program Lead salary in India ranges between ₹19 Lakhs to ₹38 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.