Cognizant Senior Legal Counsel Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 12 years exp.

₹12 Lakhs - ₹15 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

51% less than the average Senior Legal Counsel Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 12 years of experience

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Last Updated: 30 Jan 2025

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Senior Legal Counsel salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹12 Lakhs to ₹15 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 11 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Senior Legal Counsel salaries

Last Updated: 30 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.1 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr
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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.4 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12 L/yr - ₹24.8 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.6 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr
8 years (3 salaries)	₹12.6 L/yr - ₹14.8 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.9 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
11 years (3 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

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3.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

Salary - Good

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Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

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Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

Promotions - Poor

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 28 Nov 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Stability is good. Though in the ongoing global recession, many of my co-workers had to leave projects because of project ramp down and did not get any other projects. Instead of recruiting employees from bench in other projects they are hiring more from people outside.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Appraisal is bad. So joining with low salary does not help much in the long run, better to switch.

Salary - Poor

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Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Nov 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Long term projects but mainly support projects. Flexible work timings On time salary and some increment every year Scope to show case your skills

Skill development - Good

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Dislikes

Every time you have search for the projects once your current project ramp down

Job security - Poor

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Cognizant Senior Legal Counsel Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Legal Counsel at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Senior Legal Counsel at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 12 years).

The top 10% of Senior Legal Counsel at Cognizant earn more than ₹15.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹NaN Lakhs per year. Senior Legal Counsel 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 Legal Counsel at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Legal Counsel at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹98,128 to ₹1,00,789 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 years to 12 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.

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

NTT	₹28.5 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹20.3 Lakhs to ₹26.7 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹22.8 Lakhs to ₹23.5 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹29.0 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 Legal Counsel in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Tech Mahindra

₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹13.5 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 Legal Counsel at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
3 years	₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹12.1 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹24.8 Lakhs per year

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