Cognizant Chennai Quality Manager Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

9 - 19 years exp.

₹9.5 Lakhs - ₹21 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

17% more than the average Quality Manager Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 9 - 19 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Quality Manager Salary 11 - 15 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
Healthcare & Life Sciences Quality Manager Salary 9 - 19 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Quality Manager Salary 14 - 16 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations Quality Manager Salary 15 - 16 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹18.1 L/yr

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Quality Manager Salary

9 - 19 years exp. (16 salaries)

₹9.5 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr

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HCLTech Quality Manager Salary 5 - 18 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹20.3 L/yr 23% less
TCS Quality Manager Salary 8 - 16 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹18.8 L/yr 14% less
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Wipro Quality Manager Salary 10 - 16 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 16% less
Capgemini Quality Manager Salary 11 - 18 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹16.9 L/yr 2% less	2 job openings
Tech Mahindra Quality Manager Salary 11 - 17 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹7.6 L/yr - ₹18.6 L/yr 13% less
Infosys Quality Manager Salary 10 - 15 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹13.4 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 2% less
HCL Group Quality Manager Salary 5 - 13 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr 34% less

Quality Manager salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹21 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 19 years. Salary estimates are based on 16 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Quality Manager salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.4 L/yr - ₹24.1 L/yr
10 years (4 salaries)	₹10.2 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr
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11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.9 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.8 L/yr - ₹17.6 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.3 L/yr
14 years (4 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹29.9 L/yr
15+ years (6 salaries)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Quality Manager

Quality Management Quality Audit Appeals US Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Lean Transition Management SLA Management Process Excellence Metrics External Audit Quality Analysis Escalation Management ISO Delivery Management

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Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

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MNC benefits.

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...you will come across all IT companies. Just learn to survive, upskill and excel. Do not depend on your job or salary, have multiple streams of income without moonlighting and switch jobs whenever you get a good opportunity. Work for your own success not for the company.

Salary - Poor

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Project Manager in Kolkata

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 22 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Work culture is great. There is lot of effort & importance given to training & reskilling.

Salary - Good

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Pay package is not the best but ifs OK. Even after honestly working with your best efforts & good ratings, you will not get promotion unless you really push for it.

Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 01 Oct 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has large number of client in various domains providing a lot of opportunities across the world. I have got an opprtunity to work at different locations and in diversified tools and technologies and various domains. It has helped me build a robust career and helped me grow along with the organization.

Skill development - Good

+4 more

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Frequently changing revision cycles, changing promotions process and cycles and very less salary hikes. Also for the veteran employees, salary standards are very low compard to the market standards

Promotions - Poor

Project Manager in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Sep 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Clear salary structure

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Micromanagement of work from office Tug of war between Cognizant tasks and client tasks Irregular appraisal cycles Remove senior members from the team and onboard junior members Upper Management creates unnecessary facade to generate fake buzz

Promotions - Poor

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Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 11 Jun 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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I know what is my salary, which wasn't the case of Infosys loke conpanies where one need to master mathematics to understand whats their take home salary

Salary - Good

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Nothing so far. Will update when i go thru one in future

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Cognizant Quality Manager Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Quality Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Quality Manager at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 9 years to 19 years).

The top 10% of Quality Manager in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹18.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹21.0 Lakhs per year. Quality Manager 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 Quality Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Quality Manager at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1,09,109 to ₹1,12,125 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 9 years to 19 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 Quality Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?

To be a Quality Manager at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Quality Management
- Quality Audit
- Appeals
- US Healthcare
- Revenue Cycle Management

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

What is the salary of a Quality Manager in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Infosys	₹13.4 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹16.9 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹18.6 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹18.8 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹22.0 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 Quality Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
9 years	₹9.4 Lakhs to ₹24.1 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹10.2 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹13.8 Lakhs to ₹17.6 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant Quality Manager salary in Chennai ranges between ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹21 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 16 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.