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Cognizant Team Lead salaries in Chennai (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
2 - 18 years exp.
₹3.9 Lakhs - ₹15.4 Lakhs
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At par with the average Team Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 18 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations
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3 - 18 years exp. (387 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹13.9 L/yr

Finance & Accounting
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2 - 18 years exp. (180 salaries)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
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2 - 16 years exp. (178 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr

IT & Information Security
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3 - 13 years exp. (57 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr

Project & Program Management
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4 - 16 years exp. (56 salaries)
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹16.4 L/yr

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Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Team Lead Salary

2 - 18 years exp. (1.2k salaries)

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₹3.9 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr

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Accenture Team Lead Salary

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HCLTech Team Lead Salary

3 - 15 years exp. (604 salaries)

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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

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Wipro Team Lead Salary

2 - 14 years exp. (527 salaries)

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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹18.9 L/yr

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Tech Mahindra Team Lead Salary

1 - 16 years exp. (335 salaries)

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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

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IBM Team Lead Salary

4 - 16 years exp. (298 salaries)

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₹5.7 L/yr - ₹21.9 L/yr

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Infosys Team Lead Salary

4 - 15 years exp. (256 salaries)

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₹6 L/yr - ₹20.3 L/yr

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HCL Group Team Lead Salary

5 - 14 years exp. (94 salaries)

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₹5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

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DXC Technology Team Lead Salary

5 - 15 years exp. (75 salaries)

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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr

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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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UST Team Lead Salary

7 - 12 years exp. (44 salaries)

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₹14.2 L/yr - ₹23.2 L/yr

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NielsenIQ Team Lead Salary

5 - 14 years exp. (35 salaries)

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₹7.6 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr

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Genpact Team Lead Salary

4 - 11 years exp. (34 salaries)

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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

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NTT Data Team Lead Salary

4 - 15 years exp. (30 salaries)

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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr

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NTT DATA, Inc. Team Lead Salary

5 - 15 years exp. (29 salaries)

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₹3.4 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

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HCL Infosystems Team Lead Salary

6 - 11 years exp. (15 salaries)

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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr

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Atos Team Lead Salary

7 - 13 years exp. (15 salaries)

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₹6.7 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr

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Team Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹15.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 1.2k latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Team Lead salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹7.4 L/yr - ₹14.1 L/yr
3 years  (8 salaries)

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₹5 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr
5 years  (28 salaries)

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₹3.9 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
6 years  (64 salaries)

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₹4 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
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Cognizant Team Lead Salary and Career Growth

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19 - 26 years exp.

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Team Manager

5 - 19 years exp.
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Service Delivery Manager

9 - 21 years exp.
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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.4

Rated by 63 employees for salary & benefits

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Finance & Accounting Department

3.0
  •  posted on 12 Jun 2023

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I would like to say learning is the best thing at Cognizant.

  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

I would say dislike is compensation. I have been working here for 11 years but still I do not reach 8LPA. As per manager or HR confirmation I should be relieved and re-join in this company, so that I can get above 10 LPA.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 13 Jun 2022

3.0
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Job security and work culture. Great place to start you career and learn

  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

Ratings and compensation should be rewarded for hardworking. Here the person will get only if the person fights or drop papers. But the organization is taking so much of efforts to control this.So I think the only negative part is also improving at higher rate

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Project & Program Management Department

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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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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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  •  posted on 08 Mar 2024

3.0
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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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  • Skill development - Bad
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Cognizant Team Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Team Lead at Cognizant in Chennai?
The average salary of a Team Lead at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹15.4 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 18 years).

The top 10% of Team Lead in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹13.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹18.5 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 1100+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Team Lead at Cognizant in Chennai?
The estimated take-home salary of a Team Lead at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹67,946 to ₹69,688 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹15.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 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 1100+ 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 Chennai?
To be a Team Lead at Cognizant in Chennai, 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?
Accenture ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
UST ₹14.2 Lakhs to ₹23.2 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre ₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹21.9 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹20.3 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 Chennai?
The salary of a Team Lead at companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Atos ₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹18.9 Lakhs per year
HCL Group ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
NTT Data ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹17.0 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 Chennai?
The salary growth for a Team Lead at Cognizant in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Team Lead in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
2 years ₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹14.1 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹14.2 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹10.1 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Team Lead salary in Chennai ranges between ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹15.4 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 1.2k Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.