Cognizant Senior Associate Manager Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

7 - 13 years exp.

₹10.6 Lakhs - ₹22.3 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

20% more than the average Senior Associate Manager Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 7 - 13 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Senior Associate Manager Salary 8 - 12 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹14.4 L/yr - ₹22.3 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations Senior Associate Manager Salary 9 - 13 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹12.3 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr
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Finance & Accounting Senior Associate Manager Salary 9 - 13 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.6 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
IT & Information Security Senior Associate Manager Salary 11 - 13 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.9 L/yr - ₹16.2 L/yr

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

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Accenture Senior Associate Manager Salary 9 - 14 years exp. (35 salaries)	₹9.9 L/yr - ₹35.3 L/yr 35% more
Infosys Senior Associate Manager Salary 9 - 16 years exp. (31 salaries)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr 38% less
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TCS Senior Associate Manager Salary 5 - 15 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 3% more
Wipro Senior Associate Manager Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr 80% less
IBM Senior Associate Manager Salary 7 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 70% more
DXC Technology Senior Associate Manager Salary 10 - 23 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹17 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr 37% more
Tech Mahindra Senior Associate Manager Salary 3 - 7 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 64% less
HCLTech Senior Associate Manager Salary 9 - 22 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹13.2 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 12% less

Senior Associate Manager salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹10.6 Lakhs to ₹22.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 7 years to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 23 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Senior Associate Manager salaries

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14 L/yr - ₹30.4 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr
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9 years (4 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr
10 years (5 salaries)	₹14.4 L/yr - ₹20.5 L/yr
11 years (4 salaries)	₹12.9 L/yr - ₹22.3 L/yr
12 years (4 salaries)	₹12.3 L/yr - ₹15.8 L/yr
13 years (3 salaries)	₹10.6 L/yr - ₹27.4 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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

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Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

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

+4 more

Project Manager in Kolkata

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 22 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Dislikes

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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Cognizant Senior Associate Manager Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Associate Manager at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Senior Associate Manager at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹10.6 Lakhs to ₹22.3 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 7 years to 13 years).

The top 10% of Senior Associate Manager at Cognizant earn more than ₹21.1 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹22.3 Lakhs per year. Senior Associate 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 20+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Associate Manager at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Associate Manager at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,09,749 to ₹1,12,785 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹10.6 Lakhs to ₹22.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 7 years to 13 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 20+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

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

IBM	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹9.9 Lakhs to ₹35.3 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹30.0 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 Associate Manager in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

HCLTech	₹13.2 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹4.5 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 Associate Manager at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
7 years	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹30.4 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹21.5 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹14.4 Lakhs to ₹20.5 Lakhs per year

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