Cognizant Noida Senior Architect Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

14 - 21 years exp.

₹26 Lakhs - ₹47.5 Lakhs

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13% more than the average Senior Architect Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 14 - 21 years of experience

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Last Updated: 7 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Senior Architect Salary

14 - 21 years exp. (19 salaries)

₹26 L/yr - ₹47.5 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Wipro Senior Architect Salary 15 - 24 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹47.8 L/yr 3% less
HCLTech Senior Architect Salary 12 - 17 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹21 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr 22% less
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IBM Senior Architect Salary 17 - 18 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹45.3 L/yr 3% more
DXC Technology Senior Architect Salary 15 - 18 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹20.6 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr 16% less	2 job openings
Persistent Systems Senior Architect Salary 12 - 20 years exp. (19 salaries)	₹31.4 L/yr - ₹48.5 L/yr 6% more

Senior Architect salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹26 Lakhs to ₹47.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 14 years to 21 years. Salary estimates are based on 19 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Senior Architect in Noida

4w ago

₹44.5 Lakhs

15 years exp.

2mo ago

₹32 Lakhs

17 years exp.

3mo ago

₹40 Lakhs

18 years exp.

6mo ago

₹44.5 Lakhs

20 years exp.

9mo ago

₹43.7 Lakhs

15 years exp.

1y ago

15 years exp.

1y ago

14 years exp.

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19 years exp.

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14 years exp.

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17 years exp.

Experience wise Cognizant Senior Architect salaries in Noida

Last Updated: 7 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹35.3 L/yr - ₹45.1 L/yr
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15+ years (17 salaries)	₹26 L/yr - ₹47.5 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Senior Architect

RFP Proposals Solution Design Continuous Integration Consulting Proposal Development POC Devops Performance Tuning Solution Design Relationship Management Sales Support Equity Research Github RFI

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Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

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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

+5 more

Dislikes

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

Dislikes

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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Project Manager in Chennai

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 11 Jun 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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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What is the salary of Senior Architect at Cognizant in Noida?

The average salary of a Senior Architect at Cognizant in Noida typically ranges from ₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹47.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 14 years to 21 years).

The top 10% of Senior Architect in Noida at Cognizant earn more than ₹44.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹47.5 Lakhs per year. Senior Architect 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 Senior Architect at Cognizant in Noida?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Architect at Cognizant in Noida typically ranges from ₹2,32,901 to ₹2,42,294 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹47.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 14 years to 21 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 Senior Architect at Cognizant in Noida?

To be a Senior Architect at Cognizant in Noida, the key skills required include:

- RFP
- Proposals
- Solution Design
- Continuous Integration
- Consulting

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

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Senior Architect in India?

Persistent Systems	₹31.4 Lakhs to ₹48.5 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹45.3 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 Senior Architect in companies similar to Cognizant in Noida?

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

Wipro	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹47.8 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹20.6 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 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 Senior Architect at Cognizant in Noida?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
14 years	₹35.3 Lakhs to ₹45.1 Lakhs per year
15 years	₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹47.5 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Senior Architect salary in Noida ranges between ₹26 Lakhs to ₹47.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 19 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.