Cognizant Kolkata Technical Lead Salaries by 1400+ Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 15 years exp.

₹5.6 Lakhs - ₹20 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

31% less than the average Technical Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 15 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Technical Lead Salary 2 - 15 years exp. (653 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
IT & Information Security Technical Lead Salary 2 - 14 years exp. (284 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹18.7 L/yr
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Technical Lead Salary 2 - 13 years exp. (201 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations Technical Lead Salary 2 - 13 years exp. (156 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Technical Lead Salary

2 - 15 years exp. (1.5k salaries)

₹5.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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Wipro Technical Lead Salary 5 - 16 years exp. (583 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr 53% more	141 job openings
TCS Technical Lead Salary 4 - 18 years exp. (551 salaries)	₹6.6 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 14% more
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Tech Mahindra Technical Lead Salary 5 - 16 years exp. (288 salaries)	₹9.7 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr 70% more	19 job openings
IBM Technical Lead Salary 6 - 17 years exp. (89 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr 61% more	4 job openings
Accenture Technical Lead Salary 5 - 13 years exp. (76 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹31.8 L/yr 62% more	1 job opening
DXC Technology Technical Lead Salary 10 - 14 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 64% more
Tata Group Technical Lead Salary 15 - 17 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹13.4 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr 10% more

Technical Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹20 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 1.5k latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Technical Lead salaries in Kolkata

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (54 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr
3 years (120 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
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4 years (131 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹12.1 L/yr
5 years (157 salaries)	₹5.1 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr
6 years (130 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr
7 years (183 salaries)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹18.7 L/yr
8 years (206 salaries)	₹5.6 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr
9 years (173 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹25.1 L/yr
10 years (135 salaries)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹25.6 L/yr
11 years (79 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
12 years (62 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
13 years (30 salaries)	₹11.9 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
14 years (23 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
15+ years (3 salaries)	₹19 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Technical Lead

ITIL Team Leading Service Improvement Floor Management CSAT Customer Communication Change Management Test Cases Project Planning ITIL Team Leading Floor Management Project Management Feedback CSAT

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.0

Rated by 99 employees for salary & benefits

Technical Lead in Kolkata

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

5.0

• posted on 27 Jan 2024

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Very employee centric company, good pay and perfect for 1-3 years experience people to join. Personally Cognizant has given me a lot. Knowledge, Skills,Culture and helped me to grow

Salary - Excellent

+6 more

Dislikes

Not much that I have found. Some employees or managers might be little biased but thats completely project wise. Company wise I have no complains.

Technical Lead in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 13 May 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Skill Development If you got lucky, you will get good project. Company tries to retain their previous culture but have big doubt on the middle management ( M, SM, EDL and above).

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

...technical management people are always give your year end appraisal / ratings. Salary growth will be negligible. Never expect any promotion unless you don't have good repo with the senior management.

Salary - Poor

+1 more

Technical Lead in Kolkata

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Aug 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good availability of resources for learning on technology.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Being eligible for promotion you have to be oiling your manager to get it. Your skills and efforts won't qualify for getting the promotion and salary hike.

Salary - Poor

+1 more

Technical Lead in Kolkata

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

2.0

• posted on 10 Dec 2021

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing exceptional to be mentioned.

Dislikes

...pgrade as you are not sure which technology would be your next project based on. Compensation for 10 years experienced is less than 5 years experience employees.

Salary - Bad

+4 more

Technical Lead in Kolkata

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 24 Apr 2022

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Spent 7 years. Got 3 TOP ratings. Joined as 5 years experienced with 5L/Y salary and left with 12.5L/Y. Work permit filed but din't went due to personal issues. Salary hike is pathetic. Management hardly bother about financial normalization.

Work-life balance - Excellent

Dislikes

Salary hike pathetic. Management hardly bother about financial normalization.

Salary - Poor

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What is the salary of Technical Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The average salary of a Technical Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Technical Lead in Kolkata at Cognizant earn more than ₹17.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹25.0 Lakhs per year. Technical 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 1400+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Technical Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The estimated take-home salary of a Technical Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹92,758 to ₹95,245 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 15 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 1400+ 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 Technical Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata?

To be a Technical Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata, the key skills required include:

- ITIL
- Team Leading
- Service Improvement
- Floor Management
- CSAT

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 Technical Lead in India?

Tech Mahindra	₹9.7 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹31.8 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 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 Technical Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in Kolkata?

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

TCS	₹6.6 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
Tata Group	₹13.4 Lakhs to ₹17.5 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 Technical Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹10.4 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹12.1 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹15.1 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Technical Lead salary in Kolkata ranges between ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹20 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 1.5k Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.