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Cognizant Project Lead salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Annual salary range
7 - 16 years exp.
₹7.5 Lakhs - ₹31.3 Lakhs
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Project & Program Management
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7 - 16 years exp. (21 salaries)
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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹18.9 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
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7 - 14 years exp. (14 salaries)
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₹11.9 L/yr - ₹25.4 L/yr

Customer Success, Service & Operations
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10 - 13 years exp. (6 salaries)
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₹8.3 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr

Consulting
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7 - 14 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹15.5 L/yr - ₹19.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 4 Dec 2024

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Cognizant Project Lead Salary

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9 - 21 years exp. (47 salaries)

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6 - 16 years exp. (47 salaries)

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₹7.9 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr

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6 - 16 years exp. (36 salaries)

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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹29.3 L/yr

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₹6.4 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr

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12 - 17 years exp. (17 salaries)

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₹12.5 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr

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UST Project Lead Salary

6 - 10 years exp. (9 salaries)

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₹12.3 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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10 - 13 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹11 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr

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Dell EMC Project Lead Salary

5 - 9 years exp. (5 salaries)

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Project Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹31.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 7 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 50 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Project Lead salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Last Updated: 4 Dec 2024

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7 years  (3 salaries)

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₹10.2 L/yr - ₹29.7 L/yr
8 years  (3 salaries)

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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹18.9 L/yr
9 years  (5 salaries)

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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr
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₹8 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
11 years  (6 salaries)

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₹11.2 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
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Cognizant Project Lead Salary and Career Growth

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Project Manager

8 - 20 years exp.
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Senior Project Manager

14 - 21 years exp.
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Top skills at Cognizant for Project Lead

Project Planning Project Execution VAS Project Leading Business Administration Business Development Risk Management Business process Risk Mitigation SCOPE Case Studies

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0
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Likes

As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

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  • Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

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  • Job security - Poor
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Consulting Department

2.0
  •  posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0
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Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 21 Feb 2025

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CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

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As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

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IT & Information Security Department

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We can get free online portal like udemy.

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...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

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IT & Information Security Department

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  •  posted on 26 Jan 2025

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Likes

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.

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

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Cognizant Project Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Project Lead at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The average salary of a Project Lead at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹31.3 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 7 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Project Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru at Cognizant earn more than ₹20.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹37.7 Lakhs per year. Project 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 50+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Project Lead at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The estimated take-home salary of a Project Lead at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹1,19,076 to ₹1,22,413 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹31.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 7 years to 16 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 50+ 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 Project Lead at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
To be a Project Lead at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru, the key skills required include:

  • - Project Planning
  • - Project Execution
  • - VAS
  • - Project Leading
  • - Business Administration

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 Project Lead in India?
Atos ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹33.7 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹29.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹30.5 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 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 Project Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The salary of a Project Lead at companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Infosys ₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹29.3 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology ₹12.5 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹27.3 Lakhs per year
Genpact ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹27.6 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 Project Lead at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The salary growth for a Project Lead at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Project Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
7 years ₹10.2 Lakhs to ₹29.7 Lakhs per year
8 years ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹18.9 Lakhs per year
9 years ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹17.2 Lakhs per year
10 years ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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Cognizant Project Lead salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹31.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 50 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.