Cognizant Management Consultant salary
Based on 218 H-1B filings by Cognizant, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Management Analyst, Business Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $91,125 |
| 25th | $104,874 |
| 50th (median) | $120,807 |
| 75th | $147,400 |
| 90th | $156,645 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $93,517 | $78,458 | $116,189 | 406 |
| FY2021 | $99,570 | $86,164 | $119,163 | 251 |
| FY2022 | $98,738 | $89,846 | $117,541 | 291 |
| FY2023 | $103,605 | $92,061 | $121,306 | 194 |
| FY2024 | $113,194 | $100,506 | $127,400 | 226 |
| FY2025 | $116,646 | $103,985 | $137,384 | 146 |
| FY2026 | $129,230 | $109,356 | $156,208 | 72 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (New Jersey 52). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | $91,676 | 38 |
| Level III · Experienced | $114,962 | 102 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $156,208 | 78 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a management consultant make at Cognizant?
In H-1B filings, Cognizant's median base salary for Management Consultant is $120,807; half of filings fall between $104,874 and $147,400. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Cognizant sponsor H-1B visas for management consultants?
Yes. Cognizant filed 218 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 13-1111 (Management Analysts), so this page covers every job title Cognizant filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology