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Cognizant Senior Director Engineering salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
15 - 24 years exp.
₹50 Lakhs - ₹1 Crore
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11% less than the average Senior Director Engineering Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 15 - 24 years of experience

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Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

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Senior Director Engineering salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹50 Lakhs to ₹1 Crore per year for employees with experience between 15 years to 24 years. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Senior Director Engineering salaries

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Experience Avg Annual Salary
15+ years  (7 salaries)

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₹50 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

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Project & Program Management Department

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  •  posted on 13 Dec 2024

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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.

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Project & Program Management Department

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  •  posted on 30 Oct 2024

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...rn everything. Leadership is passionate of new technology and client centricity. Pays competitive salary benefits may not be high at times but sustainable for long, rewarding association. Will recommend people to experience Cognizant.

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  • Salary - Good
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If you remain too good on a domain, likely you will get trapped into it and not allowed to learn horizontal skills. So keeping a balance and relationship to horizontal people are important in any large project centric organization.

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IT & Information Security Department

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  •  posted on 22 Oct 2024

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Work culture is great. There is lot of effort & importance given to training & reskilling.

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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.

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Project & Program Management Department

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Lot of opportunities to pick new skills and explore different technologies and areas of work. Diversity is given good recognition and opportunities

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Distance to office and compensation not upto market standards

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 08 Oct 2024

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Nothing much, it's average service type company with decent salary. But leaves are good. 30 leaves per year in a service company is really commendable.

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  • Salary - Good

Dislikes

1. They hire based on prospective projects, and often the projects don't land. And then they have very limited time on bench, hence job security is an issue. 2. Work from office schedule is very strict, there should be some flexibility. 3. No proper employee benefits such as outings or lunches or parties, all they care about is billing. 4. Little too much of micro-management

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Cognizant Senior Director Engineering Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Director Engineering at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Senior Director Engineering at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹50.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 15 years to 24 years).

The top 10% of Senior Director Engineering at Cognizant earn more than ₹96.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹100.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Director Engineering 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 7 Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Director Engineering at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Director Engineering at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹3,94,153 to ₹4,06,777 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹50.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 15 years to 24 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 7 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 Director Engineering in India?
Infosys ₹50.0 Lakhs to ₹110.1 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 Director Engineering in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Senior Director Engineering at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Capgemini ₹50.0 Lakhs to ₹63.7 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹33.6 Lakhs to ₹65.0 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree ₹32.0 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹20.8 Lakhs to ₹68.0 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 Director Engineering at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Senior Director Engineering at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Director Engineering can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
15 years ₹50.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Senior Director Engineering salary in India ranges between ₹50 Lakhs to ₹1 Crore with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 7 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.