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Cognizant Technical Project Lead salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
8 - 15 years exp.
₹7.5 Lakhs - ₹29.8 Lakhs
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Engineering - Software & QA
Technical Project Lead Salary
10 - 15 years exp. (11 salaries)
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₹14 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr

Project & Program Management
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10 - 14 years exp. (9 salaries)
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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 27 Feb 2025

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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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10 - 15 years exp. (24 salaries)

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9 - 18 years exp. (36 salaries)

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6 - 14 years exp. (88 salaries)

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₹8.4 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr

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12 - 15 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹11.2 L/yr - ₹18.7 L/yr

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6 - 11 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹7 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

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6 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹17.8 L/yr

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₹13.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

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NTT DATA, Inc. Technical Project Lead Salary

9 - 13 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹10 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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HCL Infosystems Technical Project Lead Salary

7 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹8.1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

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₹13.4 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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Technical Project Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹29.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 28 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Technical Project Lead salaries

Last Updated: 27 Feb 2025

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8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹21.2 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹11 L/yr - ₹23.6 L/yr
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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
11 years  (6 salaries)

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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹20.3 L/yr
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₹15 L/yr - ₹31.1 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 22 Jan 2025

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Depends on your home manager, some are really supportive. 5-6 hours required from office (depends on the project), rest can be done from home, udemy access, cloud certifications

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Salary is too low, only ceo earns good money, exploiting freshers and playing with their careers. They don't have many projects, so most of the time people will be on bench. Promotions are delayed/cancelled based on their convenience citing reasons like utilization is less (common sense- it is less because the company has less projects). Promotions criteria are increased if you satisfy previous required criteria. Hikes are less than peanuts. Company culture is bad, no festival celebration nothing. Work-life balance depends on the project; if you have a project, then you're overloaded with work and if you don't, you're overloaded with stress as they can terminate you anyday. FEW OF THE LATERAL HIREES ARE PUT ON BENCH AND LATER TERMINATED AFTER 6 MONTHS. JOIN ONLY IF YOU WANT TO WASTE YOUR TIME AND CAREER.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 18 Jan 2025

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I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

Dislikes

Cognizant will not pay you well , Even if you are eligible for a better pay at the correct time they will release you from the project so that they don't have to promote you

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  • Salary - Poor
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BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

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  •  posted on 11 Jan 2025

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Company culture was very good. Senior management was also good.

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...security, suddenly one day you will know that now your not part of your project. Salary and other benefits are very less as compared to other it company.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 08 Jan 2025

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I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 05 Jan 2025

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In my current project there is some flexibility of work but when compared to other projects it is hell

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There are many points 1. promotion criteria which is worst in all mnc. 2. salary hike is negligible. 3. even there is no such activities happened which makes you motivated through out the year.

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Cognizant Technical Project Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Technical Project Lead at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Technical Project Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹29.8 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Technical Project Lead at Cognizant earn more than ₹22.9 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹30.3 Lakhs per year. Technical Project 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 20+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Technical Project Lead at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Technical Project Lead at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,12,791 to ₹1,15,926 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹29.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 8 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 20+ 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 Technical Project Lead in India?
IBM ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre ₹13.8 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹9.3 Lakhs to ₹24.0 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 Project Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Technical Project Lead at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Atos ₹13.4 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹10.8 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology ₹11.2 Lakhs to ₹18.7 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹6.8 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year
Genpact ₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹17.8 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 Project Lead at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Technical Project Lead at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Technical Project Lead can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
8 years ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹21.2 Lakhs per year
9 years ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹23.6 Lakhs per year
10 years ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
11 years ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹20.3 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Technical Project Lead salary in India ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹29.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 28 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.