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Cognizant Validation Lead salaries in Chennai

Annual salary range
5 - 12 years exp.
₹7.2 Lakhs - ₹13.5 Lakhs
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15% less than the average Validation Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 5 - 12 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
Validation Lead Salary
5 - 6 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹7.2 L/yr - ₹14.8 L/yr

Quality Assurance
Validation Lead Salary
12 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹7.6 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr

Healthcare & Life Sciences
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9 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

Last Updated: 17 Mar 2023

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Validation Lead salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Validation Lead salaries in Chennai

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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹7.6 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr
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₹8.1 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr
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₹8.6 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
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₹9.2 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹9.7 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

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Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  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.

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  • 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.

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  • Job security - Poor
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Consulting Department

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  •  posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0
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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

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  • Skill development - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 21 Feb 2025

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

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

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

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IT & Information Security Department

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  •  posted on 20 Feb 2025

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Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

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

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  • Salary - Poor
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IT & Information Security Department

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  •  posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0
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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.

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  • 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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Cognizant Validation Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Validation Lead at Cognizant in Chennai?
The average salary of a Validation Lead at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 12 years).

The top 10% of Validation Lead in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹13.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹13.5 Lakhs per year. Validation 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 4 Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Validation Lead at Cognizant in Chennai?
The estimated take-home salary of a Validation Lead at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹79,462 to ₹81,530 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 5 years to 12 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 4 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 Validation Lead in India?
Philips ₹13.3 Lakhs to ₹29.0 Lakhs per year
PSC Biotech ₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹15.8 Lakhs per year
Xybion Corporation ₹8.7 Lakhs to ₹14.7 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.
How the salary growth look like for a Validation Lead at Cognizant in Chennai?
The salary growth for a Validation Lead at Cognizant in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Validation Lead in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
5 years ₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹9.7 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹8.1 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs per year
7 years ₹8.6 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
8 years ₹9.2 Lakhs to ₹11.7 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Validation Lead salary in Chennai ranges between ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.