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Cognizant QA Lead salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
6 - 15 years exp.
₹8 Lakhs - ₹26 Lakhs
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₹14.1 Lakhs
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₹0.6 Lakh
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10% 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
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6 - 14 years exp. (27 salaries)
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₹8 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr

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7 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹8 L/yr - ₹16.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 10 Feb 2025

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8 - 11 years exp. (13 salaries)

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6 - 13 years exp. (10 salaries)

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10 - 13 years exp. (7 salaries)

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₹8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

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5 - 15 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹8 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr

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9 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹13.8 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr

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Genpact QA Lead Salary

8 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹13 L/yr - ₹23.7 L/yr

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7 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹13.7 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr

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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.

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Experience wise Cognizant QA Lead salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Last Updated: 10 Feb 2025

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6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹9.4 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr
7 years  (3 salaries)

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₹8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
8 years  (4 salaries)

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₹8 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
9 years  (3 salaries)

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₹8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹8 L/yr - ₹25.8 L/yr
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Cognizant QA Lead Salary and Career Growth

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Business Delivery Manager

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Scrum Master

6 - 17 years exp.
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Product Owner

2 - 15 years exp.
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IT and Project Manager

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10 - 14 years exp.

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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

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 28 Aug 2021

4.0
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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.

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  • Salary - Good
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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.

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  • Promotions - Poor
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IT & Information Security Department

3.0
  •  posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0
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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.

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  • Salary - Good
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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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Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0
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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

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  • Work satisfaction - Good
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Dislikes

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

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0
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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.

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

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

  • Promotions - Poor

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 24 Dec 2024

3.0
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Likes

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

  • Skill development - Good
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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 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 ₹1,01,889 to ₹1,04,672 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?
Genpact ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹23.7 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹25.5 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹9.8 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
UST ₹13.8 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹21.0 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:

HCLTech ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc. ₹13.7 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹21.6 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 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 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 ₹9.4 Lakhs to ₹11.7 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
and so on.

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