Cognizant SDM Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

11 - 19 years exp.

₹14 Lakhs - ₹28 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (96%)

₹22.3 Lakhs

Variable (4%)

₹0.9 Lakh

171% more than the average SDM Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 11 - 19 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Customer Success, Service & Operations SDM Salary 17 - 19 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹19.9 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr
Finance & Accounting SDM Salary 14 - 16 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
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Healthcare & Life Sciences SDM Salary 18 - 19 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹21.4 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr

Last Updated: 14 Feb 2025

Companies similar to Cognizant for SDM

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Accenture SDM Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (6 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 85% less
TCS SDM Salary 6 - 20 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr 50% less
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HCLTech SDM Salary 13 - 16 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr 16% less
IBM SDM Salary 15 - 18 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹23.3 L/yr 30% less
NTT DATA, Inc. SDM Salary 4 - 25 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr At par

SDM salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹14 Lakhs to ₹28 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 11 years to 19 years. Salary estimates are based on 19 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant SDM salaries

Last Updated: 14 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹20 L/yr - ₹42.5 L/yr
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13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹21 L/yr - ₹42.2 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr
15+ years (13 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for SDM

Finance People Management Operations Management Insurance US GAAP P&C Operations bpo Team Management OTC Casualty Accounting Production Management Content Moderation

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.9

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

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

Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Senior Project Associate in Pune

Full Time

Finance & Accounting Department

4.0

• posted on 15 Dec 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I like working in Cognizant, I won’t say this is best place to work, but if you are looking for settle or tired of weird culture or any issue. This company is better then those.

Salary - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

...ule, you have do everything that your manager says, to manager and get progress. Variable and Bonus get cut down to 20-30% only. Even if you perform the best.

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Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

MNC benefits.

Dislikes

...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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Cognizant SDM Salary FAQs

What is the salary of SDM at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a SDM at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 11 years to 19 years).

The top 10% of SDM at Cognizant earn more than ₹26.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹28.0 Lakhs per year. SDM 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 SDM at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a SDM at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,48,988 to ₹1,54,588 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 11 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 SDM at Cognizant ?

To be a SDM at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

- Finance
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Insurance
- US GAAP

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

What is the salary of a SDM in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

NTT DATA, Inc.	₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹22.5 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹23.3 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹14.3 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 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 SDM at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
11 years	₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹42.5 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹42.2 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant SDM salary in India ranges between ₹14 Lakhs to ₹28 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 19 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.