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

8 - 16 years exp.

₹18 Lakhs - ₹21 Lakhs

Low Confidence

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 8 - 15 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr

Last Updated: 23 Feb 2025

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Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹18 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: 23 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.8 L/yr - ₹22.8 L/yr
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10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.6 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.3 L/yr - ₹22.1 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.1 L/yr - ₹21.8 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16.8 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16.6 L/yr - ₹21.2 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

5.0

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

+1 more

Dislikes

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

Skill development - Poor

+3 more

Business Analyst in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Will get salary that is ok

Dislikes

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.

Promotions - Bad

+3 more

Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 23 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...ith. But I should say it also purely depends on the team which we have put into. The salary is higher for freshers and lateral compared to other companies.

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

We cannot expect good ratings and promotion even if we deserve it. As they ask you to work 10 hrs continuously, you will not have time to develop your skills.

Skill development - Poor

+1 more

Associate in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 23 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

No salary issues and if you get proper project and colleague your are good to go. Every 6 months there is a skill up process you can utilise to improve your self.

Dislikes

PM not having technical knowledge and worst experience in support project . Talent management team not having proper tacking they didn't care about your skills match with your project. Hike is also low always 3 ratings for support projects. There is no straight point of contact to enquire anything. Cognizant not tracking if you are extending time in your client projects it's depends on your project and higher level.

Work satisfaction - Bad

Production Support Software Engineer in Navi Mumbai

Full Time

Media Production & Entertainment Department

1.0

• posted on 22 Jan 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Free udmey courses certificate

Dislikes

...n why selecting number of people just for ideally sitting and get frustrate Very bad at giving project Don't work here Salary also very low no hike No promotion No good benefits

Salary - Bad

+5 more

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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 ₹18.0 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.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead in India?

TCS Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead Salary - ₹18.1 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year

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

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 ₹1,26,330 per month to ₹1,30,429 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 ₹18.0 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 4 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead salary in India ranges between ₹18 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.