Cognizant Project Management Consultant Salaries by 7 Employees (Updated 2025)

8 - 16 years exp.

₹8 Lakhs - ₹13 Lakhs

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Human Resources Project Management Consultant Salary 9 - 10 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.9 L/yr - ₹12.1 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Project Management Consultant Salary 13 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Project Management Consultant Salary 9 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.2 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr
Project & Program Management Project Management Consultant Salary 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.2 L/yr

Last Updated: 3 Jan 2025

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HCL Group Project Management Consultant Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹10.9 L/yr 46% less
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Tech Mahindra Project Management Consultant Salary 5 - 20 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹16.4 L/yr 2% more
NTT DATA, Inc. Project Management Consultant Salary 6 - 11 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹8.7 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr 3% less

Project Management Consultant salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹13 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Project Management Consultant salaries

Last Updated: 3 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹17.6 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
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10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.8 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.2 L/yr - ₹13.1 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr

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Business Analyst in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

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.

Promotions - Bad

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Scrum Master in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 14 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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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.

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

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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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What is the salary of Project Management Consultant at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Project Management Consultant at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Project Management Consultant at Cognizant earn more than ₹12.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹13.0 Lakhs per year. Project Management Consultant 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 7 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Project Management Consultant at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Project Management Consultant at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹77,713 to ₹79,731 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 8 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 7 salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Project Management Consultant in India?

HCLTech	₹11.1 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹27.1 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹8.9 Lakhs to ₹17.0 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 Management Consultant in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

DXC Technology	₹6.6 Lakhs to ₹16.7 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹20.3 Lakhs per year
Atos	₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹16.4 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc.	₹8.7 Lakhs to ₹13.5 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 Project Management Consultant at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
8 years	₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹17.6 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Project Management Consultant salary in India ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹13 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 7 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.