Cognizant Pune Project Lead Salaries by 30+ Employees (Updated 2025)

8 - 15 years exp.

₹10 Lakhs - ₹27 Lakhs

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At par with the average Project Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 8 - 15 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Project Lead Salary 8 - 15 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr
Project & Program Management Project Lead Salary 9 - 15 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Project Lead Salary 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.4 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr

Last Updated: 31 Jan 2025

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Cognizant Project Lead Salary

8 - 15 years exp. (31 salaries)

₹10 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr

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Wipro Project Lead Salary 6 - 18 years exp. (328 salaries)	₹8.1 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 3% more	11 job openings
Tech Mahindra Project Lead Salary 7 - 18 years exp. (238 salaries)	₹7.6 L/yr - ₹27.7 L/yr 2% less
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TCS Project Lead Salary 6 - 16 years exp. (62 salaries)	₹6.1 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 23% less
HCLTech Project Lead Salary 5 - 11 years exp. (41 salaries)	₹7.4 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr 11% less
Infosys Project Lead Salary 6 - 18 years exp. (35 salaries)	₹8.2 L/yr - ₹28.9 L/yr 12% less	2 job openings
Capgemini Project Lead Salary 8 - 15 years exp. (33 salaries)	₹8.7 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr 1% less
Accenture Project Lead Salary 7 - 14 years exp. (28 salaries)	₹10.2 L/yr - ₹20.9 L/yr 8% less
IBM Project Lead Salary 9 - 18 years exp. (26 salaries)	₹8.1 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 4% more
Atos Project Lead Salary 10 - 15 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹9.8 L/yr - ₹17.4 L/yr 15% less
METRO Global Solutions Center Project Lead Salary 14 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹18.5 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr At par
HCL Group Project Lead Salary 8 - 11 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹25.5 L/yr 22% less
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Project Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹10 Lakhs to ₹27 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 31 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Project Lead salaries in Pune

Last Updated: 31 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
8 years (3 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
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10 years (4 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
11 years (7 salaries)	₹11.4 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
12 years (5 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr
13 years (4 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr
14 years (4 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr

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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

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.3

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

Promotions - Poor

Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary is lower compared to other firms.

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

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 28 Nov 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Stability is good. Though in the ongoing global recession, many of my co-workers had to leave projects because of project ramp down and did not get any other projects. Instead of recruiting employees from bench in other projects they are hiring more from people outside.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Appraisal is bad. So joining with low salary does not help much in the long run, better to switch.

Salary - Poor

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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 Project Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Project Lead at Cognizant in Pune?

The average salary of a Project Lead at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Project Lead in Pune at Cognizant earn more than ₹24.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹27.0 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 30+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Project Lead at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹1,24,300 to ₹1,28,130 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 8 years to 15 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 30+ 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 Pune?

To be a Project Lead at Cognizant in Pune, 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?

IBM	₹8.1 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹8.1 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
METRO Global Solutions Center	₹18.5 Lakhs to ₹19.0 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 Pune?

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

Capgemini	₹8.7 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹27.7 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹10.2 Lakhs to ₹20.9 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹28.9 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 Pune?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
8 years	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹11.4 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant Project Lead salary in Pune ranges between ₹10 Lakhs to ₹27 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 31 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.