Cognizant Accountant Salaries by 40+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 5 years exp.

₹1.5 Lakh - ₹4.8 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

6% less than the average Accountant Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 5 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Finance & Accounting Accountant Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (22 salaries)	₹1.7 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
BFSI, Investments & Trading Accountant Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Accountant Salary 4 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3.4 L/yr

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025

Companies similar to Cognizant for Accountant

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Genpact Accountant Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (328 salaries)	₹1.3 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr 42% more	6 job openings
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Accenture Accountant Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (322 salaries)	₹1.1 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr 29% more
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Tech Mahindra Accountant Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (33 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 4% less	1 job opening
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NielsenIQ Accountant Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 53% more
Tata Group Accountant Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹1 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr 17% more
Dell EMC Accountant Salary 4 - 11 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹2.9 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr 13% more
Koch Business Solutions Accountant Salary 2 - 10 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 62% more
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NTT Data Accountant Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 1% more
Atos Accountant Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 44% more
NTT DATA, Inc. Accountant Salary 8 - 10 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr 119% more
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Accountant Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr 15% more

Accountant salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1.5 Lakh to ₹4.8 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 45 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Accountant salaries

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (15 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
1 year (5 salaries)	₹1.7 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr
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2 years (8 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
3 years (8 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
4 years (5 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
5 years (4 salaries)	₹1.4 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Accountant

Accounting Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Collections Finance Billing Team Leading Fixed Assets Cash Applications General Ledger Team Management bcom Cash RTR Customer Interaction

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.3

Rated by 35 employees for salary & benefits

Accountant in Chennai

Financial Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Oct 2021

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good environment in work and company policies are good, appraisals are fair and they give good salary hike and bonus every year.Company offer many benefits to employees like work from home, insurance,meal card and etc..

Salary - Good

+6 more

Dislikes

There is a lot of politics and the management doesn't address our issues.Salary is decent but career growth is slow.

Accountant in Chennai

Finance & Accounting Department

1.0

• posted on 23 Aug 2020

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant is a typical service based IT company. It has a similar work-life balance, salary/ benefits, career progression, management, and job culture similar to other service-based IT companies.

Salary - Good

+6 more

Dislikes

Work life balance is defficult to manage.shifts are hectic some times, it hard to do night shifts.

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

+3 more

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

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

+1 more

Dislikes

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

Skill development - Poor

+3 more

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Cognizant Accountant Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Accountant at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Accountant at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.8 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 5 years).

The top 10% of Accountant at Cognizant earn more than ₹4.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹4.8 Lakhs per year. Accountant 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 40+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Accountant at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹22,688 to ₹24,162 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 5 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 40+ 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 Accountant at Cognizant ?

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

- Accounting
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Collections
- Finance

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 Accountant in India?

NTT DATA, Inc.	₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Infosystems	₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
Koch Business Solutions	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
NielsenIQ	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹8.6 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 Accountant in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Atos	₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹1.3 Lakhs to ₹8.6 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹1.1 Lakhs to ₹7.9 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹6.8 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹1.1 Lakhs to ₹6.7 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 Accountant at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹3.2 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Accountant salary in India ranges between ₹1.5 Lakh to ₹4.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 45 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.