Cognizant Chennai QA Lead Salaries by 40+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 15 years exp.

₹7 Lakhs - ₹20.4 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (95%)

₹12.1 Lakhs

Variable (5%)

₹0.6 Lakh

18% less than the average QA Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 15 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA QA Lead Salary 6 - 15 years exp. (39 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹20.4 L/yr
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Quality Assurance QA Lead Salary 9 - 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹14.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 18 Mar 2025

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Cognizant QA Lead Salary

6 - 15 years exp. (49 salaries)

₹7 L/yr - ₹20.4 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS QA Lead Salary 4 - 15 years exp. (44 salaries)	₹4.4 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr 28% less
Accenture QA Lead Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (28 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr 18% more
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Wipro QA Lead Salary 7 - 13 years exp. (22 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 16% more
HCLTech QA Lead Salary 8 - 11 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹6.6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 18% more
Tech Mahindra QA Lead Salary 7 - 14 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr 9% more
UST QA Lead Salary 5 - 12 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr 9% more
NTT Data QA Lead Salary 7 - 14 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹7.6 L/yr - ₹17.3 L/yr 11% less
IBM QA Lead Salary 5 - 10 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹18.8 L/yr 16% more
Infosys QA Lead Salary 8 - 11 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr 14% less
Capgemini QA Lead Salary 8 - 13 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹6.9 L/yr - ₹16.4 L/yr 12% more
Atos QA Lead Salary 8 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹13.3 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr 14% more
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QA Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7 Lakhs to ₹20.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 49 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant QA Lead salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 18 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹18.1 L/yr
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8 years (7 salaries)	₹8.4 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
9 years (10 salaries)	₹7.6 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
10 years (7 salaries)	₹9.4 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
11 years (8 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
12 years (7 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹20.4 L/yr
13 years (4 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.0

Rated by 4 employees for salary & benefits

QA Lead in Kolkata

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 28 Aug 2021

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

As a QA resource, I can vouch for the Job Security and Benefits. But not much good things to say about this company. One advice, if you need to join Cognizant, choose technology on your term, before joining. Learning scope is there as one of the leading learning platform is free for all associates. But if don't get opportunity to work on new skills, not very useful.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Compensation does not increase if you are not a lateral hire. From Testing side, Leadership is poor from Estimation & Planning perspective. Hence in most projects either severe work pressure or sudden high number of ramp downs. Some projects are like black-hole if you get in, impossible to get out unless you resign. Yearly Rating system is biased. Managers and Sr. Managers need more training in soft skill.

Promotions - Poor

+1 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

+3 more

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

Associate Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 24 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good I like that there are good projects available. If you get that great you will get experience and knowledge.

Skill development - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

1. Salary and hikes are low. 2. Poor employee welfare activities, once a year they take you out for team lunch. If you missed then nothing, no gifts, abs nothing, saving so much money but gives back nothing.

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Cognizant QA Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of QA Lead at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a QA Lead at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹20.4 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of QA Lead in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹18.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹20.4 Lakhs per year. QA 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 40+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a QA Lead at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a QA Lead at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹90,104 to ₹92,473 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹20.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 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 40+ 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 QA Lead at Cognizant in Chennai?

To be a QA Lead at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- QA
- Oracle
- Retail
- PoS
- Java

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 QA Lead in India?

Accenture	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹6.6 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹18.8 Lakhs per year
Atos	₹13.3 Lakhs to ₹15.2 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 QA Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Capgemini	₹6.9 Lakhs to ₹16.4 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year
UST	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹22.5 Lakhs per year
NTT Data	₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹17.3 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹17.0 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 QA Lead at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹9.4 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹18.1 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant QA Lead salary in Chennai ranges between ₹7 Lakhs to ₹20.4 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 49 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.