Cognizant Noida Project Lead Salaries by 9 Employees (Updated 2025)

8 - 14 years exp.

₹13 Lakhs - ₹24 Lakhs

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5% more than the average Project Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 8 - 14 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Project Lead Salary 8 - 14 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Project Lead Salary 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.4 L/yr - ₹21.3 L/yr
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Project & Program Management Project Lead Salary 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13 L/yr - ₹20.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 1 Jan 2025

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Cognizant Project Lead Salary

8 - 14 years exp. (9 salaries)

₹13 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

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Tech Mahindra Project Lead Salary 7 - 18 years exp. (65 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹29.8 L/yr 2% less	1 job opening
TCS Project Lead Salary 6 - 17 years exp. (34 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr 16% less
DXC Technology Project Lead Salary 11 - 16 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr 25% less
IBM Project Lead Salary 9 - 16 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr 3% more
HCL Group Project Lead Salary 6 - 10 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹6.1 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr 35% less
HCL Infosystems Project Lead Salary 6 - 13 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹19.3 L/yr 40% less
Accenture Project Lead Salary 8 - 16 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹8.8 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr 7% more
Capgemini Project Lead Salary 9 - 15 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr 15% less
Genpact Project Lead Salary 6 - 14 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹19.7 L/yr - ₹21.7 L/yr At par
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Project Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹13 Lakhs to ₹24 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 9 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Project Lead salaries in Noida

Last Updated: 1 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
8 years (3 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹34.4 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.5 L/yr - ₹22.4 L/yr
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10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.8 L/yr - ₹22.8 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.1 L/yr - ₹23.2 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.5 L/yr - ₹23.6 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.8 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19.1 L/yr - ₹24.4 L/yr

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

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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.

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.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

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

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

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

Salary - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

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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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 Project Lead at Cognizant in Noida?

The average salary of a Project Lead at Cognizant in Noida typically ranges from ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 14 years).

The top 10% of Project Lead in Noida at Cognizant earn more than ₹23.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹24.0 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 9 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Project Lead at Cognizant in Noida?

The estimated take-home salary of a Project Lead at Cognizant in Noida typically ranges from ₹1,31,700 to ₹1,36,513 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 8 years to 14 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 9 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 Noida?

To be a Project Lead at Cognizant in Noida, 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?

Accenture	₹8.8 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹22.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹19.7 Lakhs to ₹21.7 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 Noida?

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

Tech Mahindra	₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹29.8 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹28.5 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹11.5 Lakhs to ₹19.6 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 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 Project Lead at Cognizant in Noida?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
8 years	₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹34.4 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹17.5 Lakhs to ₹22.4 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹17.8 Lakhs to ₹22.8 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹18.1 Lakhs to ₹23.2 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant Project Lead salary in Noida ranges between ₹13 Lakhs to ₹24 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 9 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.