Cognizant Service Leader Salaries by 80+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 15 years exp.

₹10.3 Lakhs - ₹18.1 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

27% more than the average Service Leader Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 15 years of experience

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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Service Leader Salary 6 - 14 years exp. (33 salaries)	₹10.6 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
IT & Information Security Service Leader Salary 6 - 15 years exp. (23 salaries)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹18.1 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Service Leader Salary 8 - 15 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹10.3 L/yr - ₹16.7 L/yr
Project & Program Management Service Leader Salary 8 - 15 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
Consulting Service Leader Salary 10 - 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12 L/yr - ₹14.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 4 Feb 2025

Companies similar to Cognizant for Service Leader

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TCS Service Leader Salary 5 - 17 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 6% less
Wipro Service Leader Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹6.1 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr 28% less
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IBM Service Leader Salary 3 - 12 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 38% less
DXC Technology Service Leader Salary 11 - 18 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹5.6 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr 15% more
Infosys Service Leader Salary 10 - 16 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹12.7 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr 5% more
HCLTech Service Leader Salary 6 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 51% less

Service Leader salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹10.3 Lakhs to ₹18.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 86 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Service Leader salaries

Last Updated: 4 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (4 salaries)	₹13.7 L/yr - ₹25.3 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
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8 years (7 salaries)	₹10.7 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
9 years (12 salaries)	₹10.6 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
10 years (22 salaries)	₹10.3 L/yr - ₹18.1 L/yr
11 years (12 salaries)	₹10.4 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
12 years (12 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹17.8 L/yr
13 years (9 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.8 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
15+ years (4 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹16.4 L/yr

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6 - 15 years exp.

Senior Director

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19 - 26 years exp.

Service Leader

6 - 15 years exp.

Service Manager

12 - 18 years exp.

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Project Manager

8 - 20 years exp.

23% hike

Disclaimer: Our data limits the visualization of this career path at this point. However, other roles and opportunities might be available within the organization beyond what is shown here.

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Top skills at Cognizant for Service Leader

Project Implementation Project Planning Change Management Requirement Gathering IT Infrastructure People Management Change Management Requirement Gathering Project Implementation Third Party Project Planning Professional Services Hyper - V People Management Thought Leadership

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.3

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Processing Executive in Pune

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

1.0

• posted on 29 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

What I like most about cognizant is their toxic work culture and politics. To be honest, if there were jobs offers I wud have left cognizant, unfortunately my career is losing grip because of Emi's and rent pay. They just only pay you 20k for 4 years, no promotions, no awards, no recognition and no growth. And they ( Home Managers) fake all their policies and they humiliate people in front of all the teammates and colleagues, likewise in front of 40-50 group ppls if there is work done 80/100 % and if we ask about wholesome variables pay and incentives, they forced you to go to cognizant portal and give resignation. I have every screenshot of humiliation and disrespectful and cheating of my managers and other project heads

Skill development - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

Dislikes everything and not satisfied. If they give 1L per month working salary, I won't work for them

Salary - Bad

+4 more

Processing Executive in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

4.0

• posted on 25 Mar 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Working at cognizant really helps me a lot both in personal and professional way .The work life balance & company culture was good and the allowances they provide apart from the salary was excellent...I really enjoyed my 3 years at Cognizant.

Salary - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

One thing I dislike about these companies are there is no guarantee of job security...they will pick 10/15 employees and moved them to different project within the company (internal movement)..which I think is a part of business but needs to be reviewed....

Job security - Bad

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Dislikes

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.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Processing Executive in Chennai

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0

• posted on 11 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary credited on time. Two way cab. Large campus. Once in 6 months we use to go to trip to nearby places.

Dislikes

No work life balance. Constant pressure to meet targets. Worked overtime without any additional payment. Leads will put you on PIP if you don't meet the targets.

Skill development - Bad

+5 more

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Cognizant Service Leader Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Service Leader at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Service Leader at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹10.3 Lakhs to ₹18.1 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Service Leader at Cognizant earn more than ₹16.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹18.1 Lakhs per year. Service Leader 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 80+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Service Leader at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Service Leader at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,00,932 to ₹1,03,684 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹10.3 Lakhs to ₹18.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 years to 15 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 80+ 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 Service Leader at Cognizant ?

To be a Service Leader at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

- Project Implementation
- Project Planning
- Change Management
- Requirement Gathering
- IT Infrastructure

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 Service Leader in India?

DXC Technology	₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹12.7 Lakhs to ₹20.0 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 Service Leader in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

TCS	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹15.3 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹8.0 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 Service Leader at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹13.7 Lakhs to ₹25.3 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹12.5 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹10.7 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹10.6 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Service Leader salary in India ranges between ₹10.3 Lakhs to ₹18.1 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 86 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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