Cognizant Kolkata QA Test Lead Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

7 - 13 years exp.

₹6.1 Lakhs - ₹15 Lakhs

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At par with the average QA Test Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 7 - 13 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA QA Test Lead Salary 7 - 13 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹14.7 L/yr
Project & Program Management QA Test Lead Salary 7 - 11 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
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Quality Assurance QA Test Lead Salary 8 - 10 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.1 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 17 Feb 2025

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Cognizant QA Test Lead Salary

7 - 13 years exp. (19 salaries)

₹6.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

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TCS QA Test Lead Salary 6 - 11 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 33% less
Accenture QA Test Lead Salary 7 - 9 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹13.1 L/yr - ₹19.1 L/yr 21% more
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Tech Mahindra QA Test Lead Salary 9 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹14.3 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr 23% more
Wipro QA Test Lead Salary 9 - 12 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr At par

QA Test Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹15 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 7 years to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 19 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant QA Test Lead salaries in Kolkata

Last Updated: 17 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹13.2 L/yr
8 years (5 salaries)	₹6.1 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr
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9 years (4 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
10 years (3 salaries)	₹7.3 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.8 L/yr - ₹14.7 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.8 L/yr - ₹26.1 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

1.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

QA Test Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 06 May 2021

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The company gives stable growth in package. Enable associates to learn and provide enough opportunities to grow.

Salary - Good

+6 more

Dislikes

Company should go away with quota systems. If there are 4 members in s team and all perform well the process should support all them to be rated the best.

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.

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 28 Nov 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Stability is good. Though in the ongoing global recession, many of my co-workers had to leave projects because of project ramp down and did not get any other projects. Instead of recruiting employees from bench in other projects they are hiring more from people outside.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Appraisal is bad. So joining with low salary does not help much in the long run, better to switch.

Salary - Poor

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Cognizant QA Test Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of QA Test Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The average salary of a QA Test Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 7 years to 13 years).

The top 10% of QA Test Lead in Kolkata at Cognizant earn more than ₹14.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹15.0 Lakhs per year. QA Test 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 Test Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The estimated take-home salary of a QA Test Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹91,304 to ₹93,723 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 7 years to 13 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.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for QA Test Lead in India?

Tech Mahindra	₹14.3 Lakhs to ₹17.5 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹13.1 Lakhs to ₹19.1 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 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 Test Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in Kolkata?

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

TCS	₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹15.0 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 Test Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
7 years	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹13.2 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹13.8 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹12.9 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant QA Test Lead salary in Kolkata ranges between ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹15 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 19 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.