Cognizant Senior Management Consultant Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 21 years exp.

₹14 Lakhs - ₹47 Lakhs

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7% less than the average Senior Management Consultant Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 21 years of experience

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Product Management Senior Management Consultant Salary 9 - 18 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹40.5 L/yr
Consulting Senior Management Consultant Salary 10 - 20 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹22 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr
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Project & Program Management Senior Management Consultant Salary 8 - 21 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr
Strategic & Top Management Senior Management Consultant Salary 8 - 21 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹24.3 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Senior Management Consultant Salary 17 - 18 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹27.8 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 29 Mar 2025

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Capgemini Senior Management Consultant Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (31 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr 41% less
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Genpact Senior Management Consultant Salary 7 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr 29% less
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NTT DATA, Inc. Senior Management Consultant Salary 9 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹27 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 5% less
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Senior Management Consultant salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹14 Lakhs to ₹47 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 21 years. Salary estimates are based on 28 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Senior Management Consultant salaries

Last Updated: 29 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹23.4 L/yr - ₹29.8 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹23.9 L/yr - ₹30.6 L/yr
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8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.5 L/yr - ₹31.3 L/yr
9 years (3 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹50.2 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹25.7 L/yr - ₹32.8 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹26.2 L/yr - ₹33.5 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹26.8 L/yr - ₹34.3 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹27.4 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
14 years (3 salaries)	₹28.3 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr
15+ years (14 salaries)	₹22 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr

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As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

Skill development - Good

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Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

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3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

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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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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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Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

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Will get salary that is ok

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But if you give more importance to mental health than salary don't join this company. You are literally a slave of the client and no body will speak for you.. and if your too lucky to get a client like Novartis(pharmaceutical company) and especially get into celonis tool project then you can say bye bye to your mental health and just hug the salary you get and stay. Working hard is not the issue but the politics they play and the slavery you guys will experience is more than what was done in the colonization period. Hope everyone understands my mental health state currently and would deeply analyze before joining cognizant or Novartis.

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Cognizant Senior Management Consultant Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Management Consultant at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Senior Management Consultant at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 21 years).

The top 10% of Senior Management Consultant at Cognizant earn more than ₹39.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹47.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Management Consultant 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 Management Consultant at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Management Consultant at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,89,172 to ₹1,96,589 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 years to 21 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.

What are the key skills required to be a Senior Management Consultant at Cognizant ?

To be a Senior Management Consultant at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

- Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Sales
- RFP
- RFI

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Senior Management Consultant in India?

IBM	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹64.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹21.8 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹46.8 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹21.3 Lakhs to ₹41.0 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 Management Consultant in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

NTT DATA, Inc.	₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹25.1 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹23.0 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 Management Consultant at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹23.4 Lakhs to ₹29.8 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹23.9 Lakhs to ₹30.6 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹24.5 Lakhs to ₹31.3 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹50.2 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Senior Management Consultant salary in India ranges between ₹14 Lakhs to ₹47 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 28 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.