Cognizant Sme Lead Salaries by 50+ Employees (Updated 2025)

4 - 10 years exp.

₹4.5 Lakhs - ₹9.5 Lakhs

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Sme Lead Salary 4 - 10 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
Finance & Accounting Sme Lead Salary 7 - 10 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
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BFSI, Investments & Trading Sme Lead Salary 4 - 10 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr
IT & Information Security Sme Lead Salary 4 - 10 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹5.7 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
Administration & Facilities Sme Lead Salary 8 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

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Last Updated: 23 Mar 2025

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Accenture Sme Lead Salary 2 - 11 years exp. (70 salaries)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr 5% more
Wipro Sme Lead Salary 3 - 10 years exp. (36 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr 13% less
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TCS Sme Lead Salary 3 - 12 years exp. (31 salaries)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr 11% less
IBM Sme Lead Salary 7 - 15 years exp. (29 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr 17% more
Tech Mahindra Sme Lead Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (23 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 35% less
Genpact Sme Lead Salary 2 - 10 years exp. (22 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr 6% more
HCLTech Sme Lead Salary 1 - 10 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 40% less
Koch Business Solutions Sme Lead Salary 7 - 14 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 51% more
HCL Group Sme Lead Salary 5 - 8 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 1% less
Infosys Sme Lead Salary 6 - 10 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr 53% more
NTT DATA, Inc. Sme Lead Salary 7 - 10 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr 42% less
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Atos Sme Lead Salary 10 - 18 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 221% more
DXC Technology Sme Lead Salary 9 - 15 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹5.7 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr 125% more
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Sme Lead Salary 9 - 12 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr 77% more
NielsenIQ Sme Lead Salary 4 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹8.2 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr 118% more

Sme Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 10 years. Salary estimates are based on 53 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Sme Lead salaries

Last Updated: 23 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
4 years (5 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹11.1 L/yr
5 years (8 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr
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6 years (9 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
7 years (9 salaries)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
8 years (12 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
9 years (5 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
10 years (5 salaries)	₹5.6 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.3

Rated by 9 employees for salary & benefits

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

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)

Salary - Poor

+6 more

Senior Process Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Feb 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The company is known for its emphasis on continuous learning and development, offering employees plenty of opportunities to grow and advance in their careers. Additionally, Cognizant is involved in various innovative projects across different industries, which can be exciting and rewarding for those who enjoy tackling complex challenges and contributing to transformative solutions.

Dislikes

The work-life balance could be better, Salary growth and increments could be substantial, Promotion that is not always on merit list, Senior Management communication and support from leadership should be better.

Skill development - Poor

+4 more

Senior Process Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Finance & Accounting Department

3.0

• posted on 03 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing to say much

Work satisfaction - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Management and promotions are based on favaourism and very poor in salary hike and mainly without discussion with employees management gives us performance rating and apart from work there is no other activity today like no outings team lunch and other fun activities

Salary - Bad

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Cognizant Sme Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Sme Lead at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Sme Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 10 years).

The top 10% of Sme Lead at Cognizant earn more than ₹7.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹9.5 Lakhs per year. Sme 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 50+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Sme Lead at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Sme Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹48,549 to ₹49,697 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 years to 10 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 50+ 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 Sme Lead in India?

Atos	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
NielsenIQ	₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹21.5 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre	₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹11.4 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹12.8 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 Sme Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Koch Business Solutions	₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹11.7 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹4.0 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 Sme Lead at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
4 years	₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹11.1 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹11.2 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Sme Lead salary in India ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 53 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.