Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad Test Architect Salaries by 10 Employees (Updated 2025)

10 - 16 years exp.

₹15.8 Lakhs - ₹30 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (94%)

₹25.2 Lakhs

Variable (6%)

₹1.8 Lakh

16% more than the average Test Architect Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 10 - 16 years of experience

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Last Updated: 1 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Test Architect Salary

10 - 16 years exp. (10 salaries)

₹15.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

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HCLTech Test Architect Salary 12 - 14 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹17.8 L/yr - ₹24.6 L/yr 19% less
Accenture Test Architect Salary 9 - 15 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹15.1 L/yr - ₹29.6 L/yr 17% less
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Capgemini Test Architect Salary 9 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹23 L/yr - ₹25.3 L/yr 12% less	1 job opening
IBM Test Architect Salary 14 - 18 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹40.5 L/yr 1% less
Cigniti Technologies Test Architect Salary 11 - 16 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr 5% more

Test Architect salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹15.8 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 10 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Test Architect salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Last Updated: 1 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15.8 L/yr - ₹43.1 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.7 L/yr
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12 years (3 salaries)	₹16.8 L/yr - ₹26.8 L/yr
13 years (3 salaries)	₹19.5 L/yr - ₹48.5 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19.5 L/yr - ₹50.3 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

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Work satisfaction - Good

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Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

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3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

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Promotions - Poor

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Full Time

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4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Skill development - Excellent

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What is the salary of Test Architect at Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

Test Architect salary at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹15.8 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs for experience between 10 years to 16 years. According to our estimates it is 16% more than the average Test Architect Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 10 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad.

How does the salary of a Test Architect at Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Test Architect at Cognizant is 16% more than the average salary of a Test Architect in Hyderabad / Secunderabad. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Test Architect at Cognizant?

Salesforce, Automation Testing, Equity Research and Automation Testing are some of the popular skills required to work as a Test Architect at Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Test Architect in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

Cigniti Technologies Test Architect Salary - ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Test Architect in companies similar to Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

IBM Test Architect Salary - ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹40.5 Lakhs per year
Capgemini Test Architect Salary - ₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹25.3 Lakhs per year
Accenture Test Architect Salary - ₹15.1 Lakhs to ₹29.6 Lakhs per year
HCLTech Test Architect Salary - ₹17.8 Lakhs to ₹24.6 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Test Architect at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The estimated take-home salary of a Test Architect at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,68,863 per month to ₹1,75,361 per month in Hyderabad / Secunderabad. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Test Architect salary in India which ranges between ₹15.8 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 16 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Test Architect at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Cognizant Test Architects in Hyderabad / Secunderabad reported a notice period of 2 Months.This is based on 3 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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