Cognizant Operations Manager Salaries by 300+ Employees (Updated 2025)

7 - 18 years exp.

₹8 Lakhs - ₹26 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

46% more than the average Operations Manager Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 7 - 18 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Operations Manager Salary 7 - 18 years exp. (133 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
Project & Program Management Operations Manager Salary 9 - 18 years exp. (31 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Operations Manager Salary 9 - 18 years exp. (25 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
IT & Information Security Operations Manager Salary 7 - 18 years exp. (23 salaries)	₹9.2 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr
Engineering - Hardware & Networks Operations Manager Salary 7 - 17 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr

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Last Updated: 18 Mar 2025

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Operations Manager salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹26 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 7 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 329 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Operations Manager salaries

Last Updated: 18 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
7 years (4 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
8 years (5 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹19.8 L/yr
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9 years (12 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹20.5 L/yr
10 years (36 salaries)	₹9.4 L/yr - ₹24.6 L/yr
11 years (35 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr
12 years (48 salaries)	₹8.6 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr
13 years (54 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹28.3 L/yr
14 years (44 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
15+ years (91 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr

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Senior Director

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19 - 26 years exp.

Operations Manager

7 - 18 years exp.

Service Delivery Manager

10 - 21 years exp.

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Deputy General Manager

13 - 22 years exp.

35% hike

Disclaimer: Our data limits the visualization of this career path at this point. However, other roles and opportunities might be available within the organization beyond what is shown here.

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Top skills at Cognizant for Operations Manager

Equity Research Operations Variance Analysis Resource Planning RFP Strategic Planning Capacity Planning Operations Management Process Re - engineering PMP RFI Team Building Technical Training ITIL Project Delivery

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3.0

Rated by 36 employees for salary & benefits

Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

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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Dislikes

Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

MNC benefits.

Dislikes

...you will come across all IT companies. Just learn to survive, upskill and excel. Do not depend on your job or salary, have multiple streams of income without moonlighting and switch jobs whenever you get a good opportunity. Work for your own success not for the company.

Salary - Poor

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Team Manager in New Delhi

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

1.0

• posted on 19 Nov 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Worst company, hell lot of discrimination between India and Manila. Management is worst and just care about how to loot money from client and warm their own pockets. No work life balance, worst of its kind.

Dislikes

Everything nothing good, they don't give you salary as what you do, no holiday, you need to work in india holiday and you need to work in US holiday as well. Management only do back hitching here. Don't ever join team under any philippians specially Joy Mendoza she is worst of her kind.

Salary - Bad

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Project Manager in Kolkata

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 22 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Work culture is great. There is lot of effort & importance given to training & reskilling.

Salary - Good

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Pay package is not the best but ifs OK. Even after honestly working with your best efforts & good ratings, you will not get promotion unless you really push for it.

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Full Time

Risk Management & Compliance Department

1.0

• posted on 05 Oct 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Nothing big

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Cognizant Operations Manager Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Operations Manager at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Operations Manager at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 7 years to 18 years).

The top 10% of Operations Manager at Cognizant earn more than ₹22.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹27.0 Lakhs per year. Operations Manager 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.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Operations Manager at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Operations Manager at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,09,488 to ₹1,12,516 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 7 years to 18 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 300+ 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 Operations Manager at Cognizant ?

To be a Operations Manager at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

- Equity Research
- Operations
- Variance Analysis
- Resource Planning
- RFP

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 Operations Manager in India?

Deloitte	₹10.6 Lakhs to ₹41.5 Lakhs per year
Koch Business Solutions	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹29.0 Lakhs per year
NTT	₹11.2 Lakhs to ₹39.7 Lakhs per year
Dell EMC	₹12.5 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹32.4 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 Operations Manager in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

METRO Global Solutions Center	₹16.2 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹9.1 Lakhs to ₹30.4 Lakhs per year
NielsenIQ	₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹22.6 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹23.0 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 Operations Manager at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
7 years	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹19.8 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹20.5 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹9.4 Lakhs to ₹24.6 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Operations Manager salary in India ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹26 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 329 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.