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Cognizant Team Lead salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
3 - 18 years exp.
₹5.2 Lakhs - ₹20.1 Lakhs
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₹10.9 Lakhs
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21% more than the average Team Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 18 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations
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3 - 18 years exp. (267 salaries)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹15.9 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
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3 - 15 years exp. (157 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

Finance & Accounting
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4 - 13 years exp. (55 salaries)
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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
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3 - 16 years exp. (47 salaries)
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₹5.7 L/yr - ₹18.7 L/yr

Healthcare & Life Sciences
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5 - 16 years exp. (45 salaries)
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₹5.2 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Team Lead Salary

3 - 18 years exp. (850 salaries)

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₹5.2 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr

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Accenture Team Lead Salary

4 - 15 years exp. (6.3k salaries)

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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr

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Capgemini Team Lead Salary

2 - 18 years exp. (1.5k salaries)

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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

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TCS Team Lead Salary

2 - 18 years exp. (921 salaries)

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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

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Wipro Team Lead Salary

2 - 16 years exp. (858 salaries)

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₹5.7 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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IBM Team Lead Salary

4 - 16 years exp. (856 salaries)

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₹5.6 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr

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Infosys Team Lead Salary

4 - 15 years exp. (723 salaries)

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₹4.9 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

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Tech Mahindra Team Lead Salary

2 - 16 years exp. (456 salaries)

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₹5.7 L/yr - ₹22.9 L/yr

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HCLTech Team Lead Salary

3 - 16 years exp. (365 salaries)

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₹7 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

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DXC Technology Team Lead Salary

5 - 15 years exp. (244 salaries)

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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr

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₹7 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr

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Genpact Team Lead Salary

4 - 14 years exp. (87 salaries)

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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr

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NTT Data Team Lead Salary

4 - 14 years exp. (63 salaries)

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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹19.3 L/yr

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HCL Group Team Lead Salary

5 - 13 years exp. (62 salaries)

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₹6 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr

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UST Team Lead Salary

6 - 14 years exp. (53 salaries)

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₹8.8 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr

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NTT DATA, Inc. Team Lead Salary

4 - 15 years exp. (48 salaries)

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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹16.4 L/yr

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Koch Business Solutions Team Lead Salary

7 - 13 years exp. (35 salaries)

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₹9.4 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr

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Atos Team Lead Salary

6 - 13 years exp. (16 salaries)

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₹7.6 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr

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Dell EMC Team Lead Salary

6 - 12 years exp. (13 salaries)

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₹6.7 L/yr - ₹22.2 L/yr

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HCL Infosystems Team Lead Salary

6 - 10 years exp. (10 salaries)

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₹6.9 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr

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NTT Team Lead Salary

3 - 14 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹10.6 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr

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Team Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹20.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 850 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Team Lead salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

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3 years  (7 salaries)

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₹6 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr
4 years  (26 salaries)

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₹6 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
5 years  (50 salaries)

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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
6 years  (76 salaries)

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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
7 years  (85 salaries)

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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹18.3 L/yr
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Cognizant Team Lead Salary and Career Growth

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Senior Director

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19 - 26 years exp.

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Service Delivery Manager

9 - 21 years exp.
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Top skills at Cognizant for Team Lead

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

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Rated by 53 employees for salary & benefits

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Project & Program Management Department

4.0
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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.

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Salary is lower compared to other firms.

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Other Department

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Only Facilities - buildings and cafeteria

  • Skill development - Good

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Issue might be the project(please discuss with others too) This is my experience of wprking @cognizant for over 4 years - no salary hikes - no promotion in 3 years

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It Infrastructure Department

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...hilling.company policies are good. Appraisal s are fair and. they givegood good. salary hike and bonus every .

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There is a. lot of politics and management doesnot address our. issues.

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Data Science & Analytics Department

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Nothing to like.. only thing is atleast you will get your salary on time

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Everything… Salary, company culture , appraisal nothing is there… do not even provide relocation charges for company initiated relocations!!! One of the worst place to work

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Quality Assurance Department

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They give good package while joining

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Their talent supply team is useless. When you are on bench, they won't contact you or try to place you in some project. It becomes completely your responsibility to search a project for yourself

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Cognizant Team Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Team Lead at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The average salary of a Team Lead at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹20.1 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 18 years).

The top 10% of Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru at Cognizant earn more than ₹16.1 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹21.0 Lakhs per year. Team 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 800+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Team Lead at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The estimated take-home salary of a Team Lead at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹81,290 to ₹83,409 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹20.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 years to 18 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 800+ 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 Team Lead at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
To be a Team Lead at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru, the key skills required include:

  • - Team Leading
  • - Operations Management
  • - Process Training
  • - Team Management
  • - Service Delivery

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 Team Lead in India?
Koch Business Solutions ₹9.4 Lakhs to ₹39.0 Lakhs per year
UST ₹8.8 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹27.6 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 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 Team Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The salary of a Team Lead at companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Dell EMC ₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹22.2 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹22.9 Lakhs per year
HCL Group ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹21.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹22.0 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 Team Lead at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The salary growth for a Team Lead at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
3 years ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹11.2 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹17.5 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Team Lead salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹20.1 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 850 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.