Cognizant Pune SDM Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

12 - 16 years exp.

₹14 Lakhs - ₹25 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

437% more than the average SDM Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 12 - 16 years of experience

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Last Updated: 14 Feb 2025

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Cognizant SDM Salary

12 - 16 years exp. (4 salaries)

₹14 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

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RBL Bank SDM Salary 14 - 17 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹8.3 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr 61% less
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SDM salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹14 Lakhs to ₹25 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 12 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant SDM salaries in Pune

Last Updated: 14 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹20 L/yr - ₹38.8 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19.3 L/yr - ₹24.7 L/yr
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14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19.2 L/yr - ₹24.6 L/yr
15+ years (3 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

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What is the salary of SDM at Cognizant Pune?

SDM salary at Cognizant in Pune ranges between ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs for experience between 12 years to 16 years. According to our estimates it is 437% more than the average SDM Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Pune.

How does the salary of a SDM at Cognizant Pune compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a SDM at Cognizant is 437% more than the average salary of a SDM in Pune. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a SDM at Cognizant?

Finance, People Management, Operations Management, Insurance and US GAAP are some of the popular skills required to work as a SDM at Cognizant Pune.

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

Ecs Technologies SDM Salary - ₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹17.2 Lakhs per year
RBL Bank SDM Salary - ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
IndusInd Bank SDM Salary - ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹5.4 Lakhs per year
HDFC Life SDM Salary - ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a SDM at Cognizant in Pune?

The estimated take-home salary of a SDM at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,38,211 per month to ₹1,43,324 per month in Pune. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant SDM salary in India which ranges between ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 12 years to 16 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for SDM at Cognizant in Pune?

According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Cognizant SDMs in Pune reported a notice period of 2 Months.This is based on 2 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant SDM salary in Pune ranges between ₹14 Lakhs to ₹25 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.