principal architect at Cognizant
Real, privacy-safe salary data by experience level.
By experience
12-16 yrs
₹16,27,000
Low
₹27,00,000
Average
₹30,84,000
High
₹21,45,000
Below Average
₹29,00,000
Above Average
Medium
16-20 yrs
₹25,75,000
Low
₹32,50,000
Average
₹44,00,000
High
₹27,25,000
Below Average
₹39,00,000
Above Average
Medium
20+ yrs
₹28,15,000
Low
₹35,15,000
Average
₹48,70,000
High
₹30,55,000
Below Average
₹41,00,000
Above Average
High
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By city
| City | Average CTC | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹33,00,000 | High |
| Kolkata | ₹33,30,000 | Medium |
| Bangalore | ₹28,52,500 | Medium |
| Pune | ₹34,50,000 | Medium |