Average annual salary for most employees Salary comparison with similar companies Estimated monthly take-home salary7% less than the average Test Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 16 years of experience
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Engineering - Software & QA
Test Lead Salary
6 - 16
years
exp.
(260
salaries)
|  ₹6.3 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
Quality Assurance
Test Lead Salary
9 - 13
years
exp.
(13
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Test Lead Salary
6 - 14
years
exp.
(12
salaries)
| ₹7.4 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
Project & Program Management
Test Lead Salary
8 - 14
years
exp.
(8
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
Companies similar to Cognizant for Test Lead in Chennai
Cognizant
Test Lead Salary
6 - 16 years exp. (351 salaries) |  ₹6.3 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
| Company name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
 HCLTech Test Lead Salary
4 - 14 years exp. (770 salaries) | ₹5.8 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr 
12%
less | |
 Wipro Test Lead Salary
6 - 16 years exp. (354 salaries) | ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr 
7%
more | |
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 Tech Mahindra Test Lead Salary
6 - 17 years exp. (253 salaries) | ₹8 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr
13%
more | |
 TCS Test Lead Salary
5 - 15 years exp. (246 salaries) | ₹5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
22%
less | |
 Accenture Test Lead Salary
6 - 13 years exp. (232 salaries) | ₹8.5 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
11%
more | |
 Infosys Test Lead Salary
5 - 15 years exp. (162 salaries) | ₹6 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
22%
less | 35 job openings |
 HCL Group Test Lead Salary
7 - 13 years exp. (160 salaries) | ₹6.7 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr At par | |
 Capgemini Test Lead Salary
5 - 13 years exp. (74 salaries) | ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
6%
less | |
 UST Test Lead Salary
6 - 13 years exp. (70 salaries) | ₹6.2 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
3%
less | |
 IBM Test Lead Salary
6 - 14 years exp. (31 salaries) | ₹8.6 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
22%
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 DXC Technology Test Lead Salary
8 - 16 years exp. (24 salaries) | ₹8.3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
5%
more | |
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 Atos Test Lead Salary
8 - 13 years exp. (13 salaries) | ₹8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
3%
less | |
 HCL Infosystems Test Lead Salary
6 - 10 years exp. (12 salaries) | ₹7.1 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr
18%
less | |
 NTT DATA, Inc. Test Lead Salary
8 - 12 years exp. (6 salaries) | ₹7.4 L/yr - ₹13.6 L/yr
15%
less | |
 NTT Data Test Lead Salary
7 - 14 years exp. (6 salaries) | ₹10 L/yr - ₹20.4 L/yr
5%
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 NielsenIQ Test Lead Salary
6 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹11 L/yr - ₹23.9 L/yr
29%
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Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Test Lead in Chennai
Experience wise Cognizant Test Lead salaries in Chennai
Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 6 years (13 salaries) |
₹5.5
L/yr
- ₹16.5
L/yr
|
| 7 years (15 salaries) |
₹6
L/yr
- ₹17.5
L/yr
|
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| 8 years (38 salaries) |
₹5.8
L/yr
- ₹17.6
L/yr
|
| 9 years (57 salaries) |
₹6.3
L/yr
- ₹19.5
L/yr
|
| 10 years (57 salaries) |
₹6.8
L/yr
- ₹19.5
L/yr
|
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The top 10% of Test Lead in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹17.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹24.0 Lakhs per year. Test 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 300+ Cognizant employees in India.
- - Cucumber
- - Java
- - Selenium
- - Automation Testing
- - Mobile Testing
These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
| NielsenIQ | ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹23.9 Lakhs per year |
| IBM | ₹8.6 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year |
| Tech Mahindra | ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹27.6 Lakhs per year |
| Accenture | ₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year |
| Wipro | ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹28.0 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.
| NTT Data | ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹20.4 Lakhs per year |
| DXC Technology | ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year |
| HCL Group | ₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year |
| Atos | ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year |
| UST | ₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹19.0 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.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 6 years | ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year |
| 7 years | ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹17.5 Lakhs per year |
| 8 years | ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹17.6 Lakhs per year |
| 9 years | ₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹19.5 Lakhs per year |
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Cognizant Test Lead salary
in
Chennai
ranges between ₹6.3
Lakhs to ₹26
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
351
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.