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Cognizant Sdet Lead salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
4 - 11 years exp.
₹7.5 Lakhs - ₹22.1 Lakhs
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47% less than the average Sdet Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 11 years of experience

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Last Updated: 11 Feb 2025

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₹8.9 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr

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₹13.9 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

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₹14.5 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr

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₹12.4 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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₹7.6 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr

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₹6 L/yr - ₹29.5 L/yr

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Sdet Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹22.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 19 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Sdet Lead salaries

Last Updated: 11 Feb 2025

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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹8.7 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹25.1 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹9 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹9.2 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
8 years  (3 salaries)

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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹32.4 L/yr
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Cognizant Sdet Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Sdet Lead at Cognizant?
Sdet Lead salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹22.1 Lakhs for experience between 4 years to 11 years. According to our estimates it is 47% less than the average Sdet Lead Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 19 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.
How does the salary of a Sdet Lead at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Sdet Lead at Cognizant is 47% less than the average salary of a Sdet Lead in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Sdet Lead in India?
  • Tech Mahindra Sdet Lead Salary - ₹29.4 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
  • IBM Sdet Lead Salary - ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹36.5 Lakhs per year
  • HCLTech Sdet Lead Salary - ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹28.3 Lakhs per year
  • HCL Group Sdet Lead Salary - ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹29.5 Lakhs per year
  • Capgemini Sdet Lead Salary - ₹13.9 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Sdet Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
  • Genpact Sdet Lead Salary - ₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹32.5 Lakhs per year
  • Accenture Sdet Lead Salary - ₹8.9 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
  • Wipro Sdet Lead Salary - ₹10.6 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
  • LTIMindtree Sdet Lead Salary - ₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
  • Concentrix Catalyst Sdet Lead Salary - ₹12.4 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Sdet Lead at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Sdet Lead at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,09,271 per month to ₹1,12,292 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Sdet Lead salary in India which ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹22.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 11 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Sdet Lead at Cognizant?
According to AmbitionBox, 33% of the Cognizant Sdet Leads reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 34% reported a notice period of 1 Month and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 6 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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