Cognizant Chennai Accountant Salaries by 6 Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 4 years exp.

₹1.5 Lakh - ₹4 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

7% less than the average Accountant Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 4 years of experience

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Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Accountant Salary

0 - 4 years exp. (6 salaries)

₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

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Accenture Accountant Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (57 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 17% more
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TCS Accountant Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (28 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr 14% more
Wipro Accountant Salary 0 - 14 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr 49% more
IBM Accountant Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹1 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 26% more
Capgemini Accountant Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹1.7 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 5% more	5 job openings
DXC Technology Accountant Salary 2 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr 27% more
HCLTech Accountant Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr 19% more

Accountant salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1.5 Lakh to ₹4 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Accountant salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (3 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4.9 L/yr
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹3.3 L/yr
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2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.3 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.9 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.4 L/yr - ₹4 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

3.0

Rated by 7 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 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

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

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What is the salary of Accountant at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Accountant at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 4 years).

The top 10% of Accountant in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹3.9 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹4.0 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 6 Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Accountant at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹22,692 to ₹24,166 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 4 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 6 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 in Chennai?

To be a Accountant at Cognizant in Chennai, 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?

Wipro	₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹4.0 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 Chennai?

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

Accenture	₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹4.7 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹5.0 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 Accountant at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.9 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹3.3 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹3.3 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹3.7 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant Accountant salary in Chennai ranges between ₹1.5 Lakh to ₹4 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 6 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.