Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad Test Lead Salaries by 100+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 16 years exp.

₹6.3 Lakhs - ₹25.8 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

5% 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 - 15 years exp. (81 salaries)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹25.8 L/yr
Quality Assurance Test Lead Salary 9 - 16 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹17.1 L/yr
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Project & Program Management Test Lead Salary 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Test Lead Salary

6 - 16 years exp. (104 salaries)

₹6.3 L/yr - ₹25.8 L/yr

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HCLTech Test Lead Salary 4 - 14 years exp. (463 salaries)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 3% more
Tech Mahindra Test Lead Salary 6 - 17 years exp. (407 salaries)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr 10% more
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Infosys Test Lead Salary 5 - 15 years exp. (225 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr 20% less	35 job openings
Wipro Test Lead Salary 6 - 16 years exp. (220 salaries)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr 17% more
Accenture Test Lead Salary 6 - 14 years exp. (180 salaries)	₹7.3 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 10% more
TCS Test Lead Salary 5 - 15 years exp. (147 salaries)	₹6.1 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr 11% less
Capgemini Test Lead Salary 5 - 13 years exp. (83 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹22.8 L/yr 4% less
IBM Test Lead Salary 6 - 16 years exp. (59 salaries)	₹7.6 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 20% more
HCL Group Test Lead Salary 7 - 11 years exp. (48 salaries)	₹8.2 L/yr - ₹20.6 L/yr 11% more
UST Test Lead Salary 7 - 14 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹12.5 L/yr - ₹19.7 L/yr 6% less
DXC Technology Test Lead Salary 9 - 16 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹8.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 7% less
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HCL Infosystems Test Lead Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹10.4 L/yr - ₹16.4 L/yr 4% less
Concentrix Catalyst Test Lead Salary 9 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr At par
Atos Test Lead Salary 9 - 14 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹6.2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 2% less
Genpact Test Lead Salary 8 - 13 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹16.7 L/yr 3% more

Test Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹25.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 104 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Test Lead salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (4 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹21.9 L/yr
7 years (11 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
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8 years (16 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
9 years (14 salaries)	₹9.8 L/yr - ₹19.3 L/yr
10 years (19 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
11 years (18 salaries)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹25.8 L/yr
12 years (12 salaries)	₹9.4 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16 L/yr - ₹29.1 L/yr
14 years (6 salaries)	₹9.1 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
15+ years (3 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹31.7 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Test Lead

Cucumber Java Selenium Automation Testing Mobile Testing SQL API C# Appium C++ Unix Python Agile

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.5

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

Promotions - Poor

Associate Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 24 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good I like that there are good projects available. If you get that great you will get experience and knowledge.

Skill development - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

1. Salary and hikes are low. 2. Poor employee welfare activities, once a year they take you out for team lunch. If you missed then nothing, no gifts, abs nothing, saving so much money but gives back nothing.

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 28 Nov 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Stability is good. Though in the ongoing global recession, many of my co-workers had to leave projects because of project ramp down and did not get any other projects. Instead of recruiting employees from bench in other projects they are hiring more from people outside.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Appraisal is bad. So joining with low salary does not help much in the long run, better to switch.

Salary - Poor

+1 more

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Cognizant Test Lead Salary FAQs

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

The average salary of a Test Lead at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹25.8 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Test Lead in Hyderabad / Secunderabad at Cognizant earn more than ₹18.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹25.1 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 100+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Test Lead at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹1,03,612 to ₹1,06,450 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹25.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 years to 16 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 100+ 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 Test Lead at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

To be a Test Lead at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad, the key skills required include:

- 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.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Test Lead in India?

IBM	₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹20.6 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹25.0 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 Test Lead in companies similar to Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

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

HCLTech	₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹16.7 Lakhs per year
Concentrix Catalyst	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
Atos	₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹22.8 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 Test Lead at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹21.9 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹9.8 Lakhs to ₹19.3 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Test Lead salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹25.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 104 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.