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Cognizant QA Lead salaries in Pune

Annual salary range
7 - 14 years exp.
₹11.6 Lakhs - ₹17.4 Lakhs
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QA Lead Salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹11.6 Lakhs to ₹17.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 7 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 15 latest salaries received from various... Read more

17% less than the average QA Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 7 - 14 years of experience

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Cognizant QA Lead salaries by

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7 years  (3 salaries)

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₹11.6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹11.6 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr
9 years  (3 salaries)

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₹11.6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
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₹12.5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
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₹13.1 L/yr - ₹16.7 L/yr
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2.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  updated on 28 Aug 2021

4.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

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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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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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Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0
  •  updated on 03 May 2025

4.0
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Salary is good when you switch job to cognizant.

  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

No work life balance. I got project in another technology to the one I was hired for. There is lot of work pressure. It feels like a hanging sword. Any moment you can be fired .

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  • Job security - Bad
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Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0
  •  updated on 24 Apr 2025

1.0
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Nothing

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Variable pay is not paid properly, income is taxed incorrectly, salary hike are postponed frequently, manager are not 1-1 relationship its a matrix system and home manager changes every 3 to 6 months, managers always deligate their own work to associates

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  updated on 15 Apr 2025

4.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work-life balance, Salary, Job security, Skill development, Work satisfaction & Company culture

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

Hike Percentage, Expecting contribution more on the community side even we contributed a lot in the project in multiple areas apart from the project activities and they give reason to reduce the rating.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  updated 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.

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  • Skill development - Good

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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.

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  • Job security - Poor
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Cognizant QA Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of QA Lead at Cognizant in Pune?
The average salary of a QA Lead at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹11.6 Lakhs to ₹17.4 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 7 years to 14 years).

The top 10% of QA Lead in Pune at Cognizant earn more than ₹16.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹17.4 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a QA Lead at Cognizant in Pune?
The estimated take-home salary of a QA Lead at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹1,00,830 to ₹1,03,578 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹11.6 Lakhs to ₹17.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 7 years to 14 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 10+ 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 Pune?
To be a QA Lead at Cognizant in Pune, 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 ₹13.2 Lakhs to ₹44.4 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹14.2 Lakhs to ₹26.4 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹11.6 Lakhs to ₹20.9 Lakhs per year
Atos ₹11.5 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹20.6 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 Pune?
The salary of a QA Lead at companies similar to Cognizant in Pune varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Capgemini ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹17.4 Lakhs per year
NTT Data ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹6.8 Lakhs to ₹13.8 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 Pune?
The salary growth for a QA Lead at Cognizant in Pune depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a QA Lead in Pune can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
7 years ₹11.6 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
8 years ₹11.6 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year
9 years ₹11.6 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
10 years ₹12.5 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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Cognizant QA Lead salary in Pune ranges between ₹11.6 Lakhs to ₹17.4 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 15 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.