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Cognizant Technical Manager salaries in Chennai (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
10 - 17 years exp.
₹13.9 Lakhs - ₹35.6 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
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Fixed (94%)
₹25.7 Lakhs
Variable (6%)
₹1.7 Lakh
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17% more than the average Technical Manager Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 10 - 17 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
Technical Manager Salary
10 - 17 years exp. (133 salaries)
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₹13.9 L/yr - ₹35.6 L/yr

Project & Program Management
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12 - 17 years exp. (32 salaries)
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₹14.8 L/yr - ₹30.5 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
Technical Manager Salary
12 - 16 years exp. (9 salaries)
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₹15.3 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr

IT & Information Security
Technical Manager Salary
10 - 17 years exp. (9 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹32.7 L/yr

Consulting
Technical Manager Salary
11 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹22 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr

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Last Updated: 23 Mar 2025

Companies similar to Cognizant for Technical Manager in Chennai

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Cognizant Technical Manager Salary

10 - 17 years exp. (204 salaries)

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₹13.9 L/yr - ₹35.6 L/yr

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Capgemini Technical Manager Salary

8 - 17 years exp. (98 salaries)

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₹11 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr

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Tech Mahindra Technical Manager Salary

12 - 22 years exp. (93 salaries)

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₹10.1 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

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HCL Group Technical Manager Salary

11 - 19 years exp. (66 salaries)

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₹11.3 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

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TCS Technical Manager Salary

10 - 19 years exp. (29 salaries)

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₹12.6 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

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Infosys Technical Manager Salary

12 - 19 years exp. (22 salaries)

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₹12.6 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr

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Wipro Technical Manager Salary

11 - 19 years exp. (20 salaries)

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₹12 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr

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IBM Technical Manager Salary

11 - 17 years exp. (9 salaries)

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₹15.1 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr

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DXC Technology Technical Manager Salary

12 - 18 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹14 L/yr - ₹23.9 L/yr

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HCL Infosystems Technical Manager Salary

11 - 18 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹14 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

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Accenture Technical Manager Salary

13 - 15 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹25.4 L/yr - ₹33.4 L/yr

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Technical Manager salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹13.9 Lakhs to ₹35.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 17 years. Salary estimates are based on 204 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Technical Manager salaries in Chennai

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10 years  (10 salaries)

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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr
11 years  (18 salaries)

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₹14 L/yr - ₹32.7 L/yr
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₹14.9 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
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₹13.9 L/yr - ₹35.6 L/yr
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₹13.9 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr
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Top skills at Cognizant for Technical Manager

Performance Tuning Pega Scrum Application Design Stakeholder Management Project Management Java Spring Boot Github Defect Management Productivity Improvement Spring Boot AWS Wealth Management Technical Management J2Ee

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.5

Rated by 7 employees for salary & benefits

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Project & Program Management Department

2.0
  •  posted on 27 Oct 2024

1.0
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Likes

...nsfer, incentives etc. Where employee will claims money for their official work. Only leadership people are enjoying their life with greater salary package and their earnings. Current CEO is taking more pkg but gives very poor hike to employee like 1-2%. Market is poor for junior level employee but leadership are enjoying.

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All of the above

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 25 Feb 2022

3.0
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Likes

Job security is good however not exceptional, the company has a good vision

  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

With time the organization has gone from employee centric to employer centric. The compensation model, appraisal model needs to be worked upon.

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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

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  •  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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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 21 Feb 2025

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CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

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  • Salary - Good
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As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

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Cognizant Technical Manager Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Technical Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?
The average salary of a Technical Manager at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹13.9 Lakhs to ₹35.6 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 10 years to 17 years).

The top 10% of Technical Manager in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹28.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹33.8 Lakhs per year. Technical Manager 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 200+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Technical Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?
The estimated take-home salary of a Technical Manager at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1,71,057 to ₹1,77,655 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹13.9 Lakhs to ₹35.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 10 years to 17 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 200+ 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 Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?
To be a Technical Manager at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

  • - Performance Tuning
  • - Pega
  • - Scrum
  • - Application Design
  • - Stakeholder Management

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 Manager in India?
Accenture ₹25.4 Lakhs to ₹33.4 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹29.1 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 Manager in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?
The salary of a Technical Manager at companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Capgemini ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹10.1 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹12.6 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹12.6 Lakhs to ₹35.0 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 Technical Manager at Cognizant in Chennai?
The salary growth for a Technical Manager at Cognizant in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Technical Manager in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
10 years ₹16.2 Lakhs to ₹32.5 Lakhs per year
11 years ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹32.7 Lakhs per year
12 years ₹14.9 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
13 years ₹13.9 Lakhs to ₹35.6 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Technical Manager salary in Chennai ranges between ₹13.9 Lakhs to ₹35.6 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 204 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.