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Cognizant Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 salaries in Kolkata (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
3 - 8 years exp.
₹6 Lakhs - ₹13.7 Lakhs
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40% less than the average Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 8 years of experience

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Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 Salary
5 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr

Customer Success, Service & Operations
Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 Salary
5 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹13.6 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 Salary
4 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹14.9 L/yr

IT & Information Security
Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 Salary
3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹13.2 L/yr

Last Updated: 28 Feb 2025

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Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹6 Lakhs to ₹13.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 11 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 in Kolkata

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Experience wise Cognizant Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 salaries in Kolkata

Last Updated: 28 Feb 2025

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3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹6.3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹7.2 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr
5 years  (3 salaries)

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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹8.9 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹9.8 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

1.5

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

5.0
  •  posted on 01 Apr 2025

5.0
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Likes

The company offers access to wellness programs designed to promote physical and mental wellbeing, ensuring employees can maintain a healthy worklife balance

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  • Salary - Excellent
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Competitive salary and generous benefits package. Regular workshops are just one example of the company’s dedication to providing employees with the tools they need for success, inside and outside the office

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

4.0
  •  posted on 29 Mar 2025

4.0
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The company actively encourages employees to share and implement new ideas, fostering a creative and dynamic workplace Loyal employees are consistently rewarded with enhanced benefits and bonuses over time, promoting job satisfaction and retention With a diverse team across different roles, freshers can expand their professional network early in their career

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  • Salary - Good
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Comprehensive benefits package Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and growth opportunities.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0
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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.

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  • 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.

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  • Job security - Poor
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Consulting Department

2.0
  •  posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0
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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

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  • Skill development - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 17 Mar 2025

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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.

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  • Skill development - Good

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...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

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  • Salary - Bad
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Cognizant Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 at Cognizant in Kolkata?
The average salary of a Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹13.7 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 8 years).

The top 10% of Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 in Kolkata at Cognizant earn more than ₹9.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹9.5 Lakhs per year. Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 at Cognizant in Kolkata?
The estimated take-home salary of a Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹74,614 to ₹76,544 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹13.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 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 10+ 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 Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 in India?
Wipro ₹18.7 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹15.5 Lakhs to ₹30.0 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.
How the salary growth look like for a Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 at Cognizant in Kolkata?
The salary growth for a Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 at Cognizant in Kolkata depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 in Kolkata can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
3 years ₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹9.2 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹16.1 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹8.9 Lakhs to ₹11.4 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Tech Lead Software Engineer 3 salary in Kolkata ranges between ₹6 Lakhs to ₹13.7 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 11 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.