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Cognizant Senior Director salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
20 - 26 years exp.
₹40 Lakhs - ₹98 Lakhs
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₹51.1 Lakhs
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₹21.6 Lakhs
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30% more than the average Senior Director Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 20 - 26 years of experience

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Strategic & Top Management
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21 - 25 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹76 L/yr - ₹98 L/yr

Finance & Accounting
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22 - 24 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹55 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr

IT & Information Security
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24 - 25 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹65 L/yr - ₹70.9 L/yr

Project & Program Management
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20 - 22 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹60 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr

Research & Development
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24 - 26 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹55 L/yr - ₹69.8 L/yr

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Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

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Senior Director salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹40 Lakhs to ₹98 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 20 years to 26 years. Salary estimates are based on 17 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Senior Director salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

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₹40 L/yr - ₹98 L/yr

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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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Cognizant Senior Director Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Director at Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
Senior Director salary at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹98.0 Lakhs for experience between 20 years to 26 years. According to our estimates it is 30% more than the average Senior Director Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 17 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad.
How does the salary of a Senior Director at Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Senior Director at Cognizant is 30% more than the average salary of a Senior Director in Hyderabad / Secunderabad. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What are the top skills required to work as a Senior Director at Cognizant?
Data Analytics, Field Marketing, Competitive Intelligence, Integrated Marketing Communication and Content Strategy are some of the popular skills required to work as a Senior Director at Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad.
What is the salary of a Senior Director in companies similar to Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
  • Virtusa Consulting Services Senior Director Salary - ₹38.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
  • Capgemini Senior Director Salary - ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹75.0 Lakhs per year
  • LTIMindtree Senior Director Salary - ₹38.0 Lakhs to ₹61.0 Lakhs per year
  • Sutherland Global Services Senior Director Salary - ₹31.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
  • NTT Data Senior Director Salary - ₹28.8 Lakhs to ₹67.0 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Director at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Director at Cognizant ranges between ₹4,01,097 per month to ₹4,13,763 per month in Hyderabad / Secunderabad. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Senior Director salary in India which ranges between ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹98.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 20 years to 26 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Senior Director at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
According to AmbitionBox, 63% of the Cognizant Senior Directors in Hyderabad / Secunderabad reported a notice period of 2 Months, 12% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 8 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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