Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad Senior Director Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

20 - 26 years exp.

₹40 Lakhs - ₹98 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

31% more than the average Senior Director Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 20 - 26 years of experience

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Finance & Accounting Senior Director Salary 22 - 24 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹55 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr
Strategic & Top Management Senior Director Salary 21 - 24 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹76.9 L/yr - ₹98 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Senior Director Salary 24 - 25 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹65 L/yr - ₹70.7 L/yr
Project & Program Management Senior Director Salary 20 - 22 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹60 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr
Research & Development Senior Director Salary 24 - 26 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹55 L/yr - ₹69.5 L/yr

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Last Updated: 19 Dec 2024

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Cognizant Senior Director Salary

20 - 26 years exp. (16 salaries)

₹40 L/yr - ₹98 L/yr

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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 16 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Senior Director salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Last Updated: 19 Dec 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
15+ years (16 salaries)	₹40 L/yr - ₹98 L/yr
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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 31% more than the average Senior Director Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 16 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 31% 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?

Capgemini Senior Director Salary - ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹75.0 Lakhs per year
Virtusa Consulting Services Senior Director Salary - ₹38.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree Senior Director Salary - ₹38.0 Lakhs to ₹61.0 Lakhs per year
NTT Data Senior Director Salary - ₹28.8 Lakhs to ₹67.0 Lakhs per year
Sutherland Global Services Senior Director Salary - ₹31.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 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 ₹3,99,770 per month to ₹4,12,429 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, 57% of the Cognizant Senior Directors in Hyderabad / Secunderabad reported a notice period of 2 Months, 14% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 7 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Senior Director salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹40 Lakhs to ₹98 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 16 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.