Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad QA Lead Salaries by 30+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 15 years exp.

₹8 Lakhs - ₹26 Lakhs

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11% 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 - 14 years exp. (27 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr
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Quality Assurance QA Lead Salary 7 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹16.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 10 Feb 2025

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Cognizant QA Lead Salary

6 - 15 years exp. (31 salaries)

₹8 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr

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TCS QA Lead Salary 6 - 14 years exp. (41 salaries)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹19.4 L/yr 19% less
Accenture QA Lead Salary 6 - 13 years exp. (31 salaries)	₹9.8 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 7% more
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Tech Mahindra QA Lead Salary 7 - 14 years exp. (24 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr 6% less
Wipro QA Lead Salary 7 - 13 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹7.1 L/yr - ₹25.5 L/yr 12% more
Infosys QA Lead Salary 7 - 12 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹8.3 L/yr - ₹22.2 L/yr 16% less
HCLTech QA Lead Salary 8 - 13 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr 7% more
Capgemini QA Lead Salary 6 - 13 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr 4% more
DXC Technology QA Lead Salary 10 - 13 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 29% less
IBM QA Lead Salary 5 - 15 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr At par
UST QA Lead Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr 16% more
Genpact QA Lead Salary 8 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 16% more
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NTT DATA, Inc. QA Lead Salary 7 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹13.7 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr 7% less

QA Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹26 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 31 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant QA Lead in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

1mo ago

₹8.5 Lakhs

9 years exp.

1mo ago

₹12 Lakhs

10 years exp.

2mo ago

₹19 Lakhs

11 years exp.

2mo ago

₹19.8 Lakhs

12 years exp.

3mo ago

₹26 Lakhs

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Experience wise Cognizant QA Lead salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Last Updated: 10 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.3 L/yr - ₹13.2 L/yr
7 years (3 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
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8 years (4 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
9 years (3 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13 L/yr - ₹16.6 L/yr
11 years (7 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹19.8 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14.3 L/yr - ₹18.3 L/yr
13 years (3 salaries)	₹10.1 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr
14 years (4 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹31.3 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16.3 L/yr - ₹20.8 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for QA Lead

QA Oracle Retail PoS Java Selenium Python Testing

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.4

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 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

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Need help to decide

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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Cognizant QA Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of QA Lead at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The average salary of a QA Lead at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of QA Lead in Hyderabad / Secunderabad at Cognizant earn more than ₹19.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹26.0 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 30+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a QA Lead at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The estimated take-home salary of a QA Lead at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹1,02,299 to ₹1,05,095 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹26.0 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 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 QA Lead at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

To be a QA Lead at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad, 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?

UST	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹25.5 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹9.8 Lakhs to ₹22.0 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 QA Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

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

Capgemini	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc.	₹13.7 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹22.2 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 Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹10.3 Lakhs to ₹13.2 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant QA Lead salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹26 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 31 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.