Cognizant Chennai Program Manager Salaries by 70+ Employees (Updated 2025)

13 - 24 years exp.

₹14 Lakhs - ₹40 Lakhs

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22% more than the average Program Manager Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 13 - 24 years of experience

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Project & Program Management Program Manager Salary 13 - 24 years exp. (48 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Program Manager Salary 13 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹17.5 L/yr - ₹33.6 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Program Manager Salary 13 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹20 L/yr - ₹33.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 25 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Program Manager Salary

13 - 24 years exp. (76 salaries)

₹14 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS Program Manager Salary 11 - 24 years exp. (121 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr 18% less
Wipro Program Manager Salary 13 - 25 years exp. (66 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹43.4 L/yr 8% less	2 job openings
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Capgemini Program Manager Salary 13 - 25 years exp. (65 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 17% more	4 job openings
Tech Mahindra Program Manager Salary 14 - 27 years exp. (50 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr 4% more	2 job openings
HCLTech Program Manager Salary 10 - 22 years exp. (42 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr 18% less	1 job opening
IBM Program Manager Salary 13 - 24 years exp. (25 salaries)	₹15.5 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr 7% less	2 job openings
DXC Technology Program Manager Salary 15 - 24 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr 2% less
Infosys Program Manager Salary 13 - 22 years exp. (20 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 19% less	1 job opening
UST Program Manager Salary 10 - 24 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹18.6 L/yr - ₹31.3 L/yr 13% less
HCL Group Program Manager Salary 16 - 22 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr 23% less	1 job opening
Accenture Program Manager Salary 15 - 20 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr 11% more
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NielsenIQ Program Manager Salary 4 - 18 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹23 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr 19% less
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Program Manager Salary 13 - 18 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹33 L/yr - ₹37.9 L/yr 20% more
Atos Program Manager Salary 14 - 18 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹16.5 L/yr - ₹33.1 L/yr 10% less
NTT Data Program Manager Salary 11 - 15 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹18.5 L/yr - ₹26.7 L/yr 18% less

Program Manager salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹14 Lakhs to ₹40 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 13 years to 24 years. Salary estimates are based on 76 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Program Manager in Chennai

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₹25.9 Lakhs

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Experience wise Cognizant Program Manager salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 25 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
13 years (8 salaries)	₹17.5 L/yr - ₹25.9 L/yr
14 years (4 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹47.2 L/yr
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15+ years (64 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr

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Senior Project Manager

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Associate Director

14 - 26 years exp.

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Top skills at Cognizant for Program Manager

Program Management Stakeholder Management Project Management Change Management Scope Management Program Governance Java Client Relationship Management Relationship Management Agile Project Implementation Project Delivery PMI PMP JIRA

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.6

Rated by 5 employees for salary & benefits

Business Analyst in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Promotions - Bad

+3 more

Scrum Master in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 14 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Salary - Good

+5 more

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

Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

MNC benefits.

Dislikes

...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.

Salary - Poor

+4 more

Associate Director in Kolkata

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...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.

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

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.

Technical Manager in New Delhi

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

2.0

• posted on 27 Oct 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...nsfer, incentives etc. Where employee will claims money for their official work. Only leadership people are enjoying their life with greater salary package and their earnings. Current CEO is taking more pkg but gives very poor hike to employee like 1-2%. Market is poor for junior level employee but leadership are enjoying.

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All of the above

Salary - Bad

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Need help to decide

I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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What is the salary of Program Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Program Manager at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 13 years to 24 years).

The top 10% of Program Manager in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹31.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹38.7 Lakhs per year. Program Manager 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 70+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Program Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Program Manager at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1,82,632 to ₹1,89,753 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 13 years to 24 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 70+ 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 Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?

To be a Program Manager at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Program Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Scope Management

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 Manager in India?

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre	₹33.0 Lakhs to ₹37.9 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 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 Program Manager in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

The salary of a Program Manager at companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

DXC Technology	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹15.5 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹43.4 Lakhs per year
Atos	₹16.5 Lakhs to ₹33.1 Lakhs per year
UST	₹18.6 Lakhs to ₹31.3 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 Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
13 years	₹17.5 Lakhs to ₹25.9 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹47.2 Lakhs per year
15 years	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Program Manager salary in Chennai ranges between ₹14 Lakhs to ₹40 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 76 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.