Cognizant Chennai Service Manager Salaries by 70+ Employees (Updated 2025)

12 - 17 years exp.

₹14 Lakhs - ₹27 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (93%)

₹18.2 Lakhs

Variable (7%)

₹1.4 Lakh

117% more than the average Service Manager Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 12 - 17 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA Service Manager Salary 12 - 17 years exp. (31 salaries)	₹14.6 L/yr - ₹26.2 L/yr
Project & Program Management Service Manager Salary 12 - 17 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹25.8 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Service Manager Salary 13 - 17 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹16 L/yr - ₹18.6 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations Service Manager Salary 14 - 17 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹16 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
Engineering - Hardware & Networks Service Manager Salary 13 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹17.4 L/yr - ₹21.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Service Manager Salary

12 - 17 years exp. (72 salaries)

₹14 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr

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TCS Service Manager Salary 6 - 14 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹6.1 L/yr - ₹15.8 L/yr 43% less
Accenture Service Manager Salary 4 - 15 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr 18% less	7 job openings
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IBM Service Manager Salary 5 - 18 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr 36% less
Atos Service Manager Salary 12 - 16 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹11.7 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr 25% less
Infosys Service Manager Salary 5 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹8.1 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr 35% less
HCLTech Service Manager Salary 9 - 17 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr 17% less

Service Manager salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹14 Lakhs to ₹27 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 12 years to 17 years. Salary estimates are based on 72 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Service Manager salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
12 years (6 salaries)	₹14.6 L/yr - ₹26.2 L/yr
13 years (13 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr
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14 years (16 salaries)	₹16.4 L/yr - ₹24.9 L/yr
15+ years (37 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr

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12 - 18 years exp.

Senior Director

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19 - 26 years exp.

Service Manager

12 - 18 years exp.

Project Manager

8 - 20 years exp.

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Senior Project Manager

14 - 21 years exp.

17% 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 Manager

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.7

Rated by 4 employees for salary & benefits

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

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Despite the fact that cognizant is not directly involved, the management team is the worst because I had a bad rating once and spoke with my HR about it. She said that it was illogical to claim to be able to speak Hindi, and they do not care about employees. While some employees are excellent, favoritism is a non-issue in the Kolkata office. I will not receive any better senior support that would help me start from scratch.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

...a result, you will be highly appreciated with a very bad rating and feedback. 5. salary is very low and there is no hike or promotion if you are not favourite candidate of your manager

Salary - Bad

+4 more

Process Specialist in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

1.0

• posted on 14 Mar 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

You'll go school everyday and work for 10hr but your salary will credited for 9hr, high level of micromanagement, you are notified supposed to take leave irrespective of any scenario (Parental leave or even your own family died) they'll convince you to take leave for 2-5days only. Everyday there will be special warning session with management for 1 hrs with whole floor (e.g, if you are not meeting up the target you'll be sacked, etc etc)

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Cognizant Service Manager Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Service Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Service Manager at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 12 years to 17 years).

The top 10% of Service Manager in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹24.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹26.8 Lakhs per year. Service Manager 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 70+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Service Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Service Manager at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1,29,691 to ₹1,34,237 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 12 years to 17 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 70+ 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 Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?

To be a Service Manager at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Servicenow
- Attendance
- VMware
- IT Infrastructure Services
- Incident Management

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

What is the salary of a Service Manager in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

HCLTech	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹21.5 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹22.5 Lakhs per year
Atos	₹11.7 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹8.1 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹15.6 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 Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
12 years	₹14.6 Lakhs to ₹26.2 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹21.5 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹16.4 Lakhs to ₹24.9 Lakhs per year
15 years	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant Service Manager salary in Chennai ranges between ₹14 Lakhs to ₹27 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 72 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.