Cognizant Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

8 - 16 years exp.

₹15.9 Lakhs - ₹21 Lakhs

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Salary of majority employees

17% less than the average Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 8 - 16 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead Salary 8 - 16 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
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Project & Program Management Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead Salary 13 - 15 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15.9 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

Last Updated: 15 Dec 2024

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Wipro Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead Salary 5 - 12 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹16.6 L/yr 29% less
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Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹15.9 Lakhs to ₹21 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead salaries

Last Updated: 15 Dec 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.9 L/yr - ₹24.2 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14.3 L/yr - ₹18.3 L/yr
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15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

5.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Junior Software Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0

• posted on 11 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Company culture was very good. Senior management was also good.

Dislikes

...security, suddenly one day you will know that now your not part of your project. Salary and other benefits are very less as compared to other it company.

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

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.

Dislikes

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

Junior Data Analyst in Mumbai

Full Time

Healthcare & Life Sciences Department

5.0

• posted on 09 Jan 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

-Good work-life balance: Many employees appreciate the flexible working hours and adequate breaks. -Opportunities for growth and development: Cognizant offers various training programs and certifications to help employees upskill. -Diverse and inclusive work environment: Employees praise the company's efforts to foster a culture of inclusivity and diversity.

Dislikes

...e employees have reported feeling overwhelmed with workload and tight deadlines. -Limited salary hikes and promotions: A few employees have expressed dissatisfaction with the company's compensation and promotion policies. -Politics and favoritism: Some reviewers have mentioned experiencing unfair treatment and favoritism within the organization.

Programmer Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

Dislikes

Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

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Cognizant Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead at Cognizant?

Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹15.9 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs for experience between 8 years to 16 years. According to our estimates it is 17% less than the average Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead at Cognizant is 17% less than the average salary of a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What is the salary of a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

TCS Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead Salary - ₹12.5 Lakhs to ₹18.1 Lakhs per year
HCLTech Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead Salary - ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year
Infosys Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead Salary - ₹12.7 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead Salary - ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹16.6 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead Salary - ₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,22,289 per month to ₹1,25,852 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead salary in India which ranges between ₹15.9 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 16 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Cognizant Senior Software Engineer and Technical Leads reported a notice period of 2 Months.This is based on 3 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead salary in India ranges between ₹15.9 Lakhs to ₹21 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.