Cognizant Service Management Lead Salaries by 10+ Employees

6 - 14 years exp.

₹9 Lakhs - ₹18.4 Lakhs

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At par with the average Service Management Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 14 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Service Management Lead Salary 10 - 14 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹13.8 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr
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Consulting Service Management Lead Salary 6 - 7 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹13.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 23 Dec 2024

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Service Management Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹9 Lakhs to ₹18.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 11 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Service Management Lead salaries

Last Updated: 23 Dec 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹21.9 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr
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8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.6 L/yr - ₹14.8 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9 L/yr - ₹23.8 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.6 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.7 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.8 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.8 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr

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3.0

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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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Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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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

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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

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

Promotions - Poor

Software Developer in Chennai

Full Time

Quality Assurance Department

1.0

• posted on 27 Dec 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

No hike, no job security, no skill development, no easy transportation.even if you learn new technologies they will ask for experience and make you work in technology which you already know.if you do "jing jack" you will get everything else you will be cornered and make you to think resigning is best than staying there

Salary - Bad

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Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

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Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

Skill development - Excellent

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Salary is lower compared to other firms.

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Cognizant Service Management Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Service Management Lead at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Service Management Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹18.4 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 14 years).

The top 10% of Service Management Lead at Cognizant earn more than ₹17.9 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹18.4 Lakhs per year. Service Management Lead 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 Service Management Lead at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Service Management Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹95,250 to ₹97,818 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹18.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 years to 14 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 Service Management Lead in India?

DXC Technology	₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹23.8 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹22.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹18.5 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 Management Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Atos	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹12.3 Lakhs to ₹13.3 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹20.6 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 Management Lead at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹21.9 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹22.5 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹11.6 Lakhs to ₹14.8 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹23.8 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant Service Management Lead salary in India ranges between ₹9 Lakhs to ₹18.4 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 11 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.