Cognizant Pune Sme Lead Salaries by 5 Employees (Updated 2025)

4 - 8 years exp.

₹5.5 Lakhs - ₹7.8 Lakhs

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13% more than the average Sme Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 8 years of experience

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Last Updated: 16 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Sme Lead Salary

4 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)

₹5.5 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr

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TCS Sme Lead Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr 16% less
Infosys Sme Lead Salary 6 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr 17% more
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Wipro Sme Lead Salary 5 - 7 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr 8% less
HCLTech Sme Lead Salary 6 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 19% less
Tech Mahindra Sme Lead Salary 4 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 21% less
HCL Group Sme Lead Salary 5 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 6% more

Sme Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Sme Lead salaries in Pune

Last Updated: 16 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.6 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹10.7 L/yr
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6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.6 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

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

+3 more

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

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Dislikes

Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

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Hi everyone, I have 3.6 years of IT experience and currently work at a service-based company in Pune. My current CTC is 14 LPA (13.5 LPA fixed). I recently received an offer from Novartis Hyderabad as Data Analyst level 3 with a CTC of 19.9 LPA (18.3 LPA fixed). Is this a good offer, or is it on the lower side for my experience? Would appreciate your suggestions! Any answers from people working at Novartis pls ?

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Cognizant Sme Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Sme Lead at Cognizant in Pune?

The average salary of a Sme Lead at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 8 years).

The top 10% of Sme Lead in Pune at Cognizant earn more than ₹7.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹7.8 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 5 Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Sme Lead at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹46,878 to ₹47,989 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 years to 8 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 5 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?

Infosys	₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 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 Sme Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in Pune?

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

Wipro	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹5.6 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 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 Pune?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
4 years	₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹10.7 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant Sme Lead salary in Pune ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 5 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.