Cognizant Kolkata Test Lead Salaries by 60+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 15 years exp.

₹6.2 Lakhs - ₹21 Lakhs

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10% less than the average Test Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 15 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Test Lead Salary 6 - 15 years exp. (43 salaries)	₹6.6 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
Project & Program Management Test Lead Salary 8 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹7.1 L/yr - ₹17.1 L/yr
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Quality Assurance Test Lead Salary 9 - 12 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹13.2 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Test Lead Salary

6 - 15 years exp. (62 salaries)

₹6.2 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr

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TCS Test Lead Salary 5 - 15 years exp. (72 salaries)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr 19% less
Accenture Test Lead Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (51 salaries)	₹7.7 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr 22% more
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Wipro Test Lead Salary 6 - 16 years exp. (50 salaries)	₹7.1 L/yr - ₹25.9 L/yr 22% more	2 job openings
IBM Test Lead Salary 7 - 14 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹6.9 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr 16% more
Capgemini Test Lead Salary 7 - 12 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr 1% more	1 job opening

Test Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹21 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 62 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Test Lead in Kolkata

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₹18.9 Lakhs

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2mo ago

₹13.6 Lakhs

12 years exp.

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₹16 Lakhs

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₹10.7 Lakhs

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₹15 Lakhs

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Experience wise Cognizant Test Lead salaries in Kolkata

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.6 L/yr - ₹13.6 L/yr
7 years (4 salaries)	₹6.4 L/yr - ₹22.2 L/yr
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8 years (8 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹15.7 L/yr
9 years (11 salaries)	₹7.1 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr
10 years (10 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
11 years (11 salaries)	₹8.3 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
12 years (3 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr
13 years (6 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
14 years (5 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹29.1 L/yr
15+ years (3 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹20 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

2.4

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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.

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.

Job security - Poor

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Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

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

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

Salary - Poor

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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

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Dislikes

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

Skill development - Poor

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I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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Cognizant Test Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Test Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The average salary of a Test Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Test Lead in Kolkata at Cognizant earn more than ₹16.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹20.9 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 60+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Test Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The estimated take-home salary of a Test Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹1,00,845 to ₹1,03,594 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 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 60+ 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 Kolkata?

To be a Test Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata, 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?

Wipro	₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹25.9 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹22.5 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹6.9 Lakhs to ₹24.5 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹26.5 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 Kolkata?

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

TCS	₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹21.0 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 Test Lead at Cognizant in Kolkata?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹10.6 Lakhs to ₹13.6 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹22.2 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹15.7 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹20.1 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Test Lead salary in Kolkata ranges between ₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹21 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 62 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.