Cognizant Application Architect Salaries by 10 Employees (Updated 2025)

10 - 19 years exp.

₹16 Lakhs - ₹38.2 Lakhs

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27% less than the average Application Architect Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 10 - 19 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Application Architect Salary 10 - 17 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹16 L/yr - ₹38.2 L/yr
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Consulting Application Architect Salary 16 - 19 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.7 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr

Last Updated: 7 Jan 2025

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Application Architect salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹16 Lakhs to ₹38.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 19 years. Salary estimates are based on 10 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Application Architect salaries

Last Updated: 7 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
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12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.1 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.3 L/yr - ₹23.4 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17 L/yr - ₹40.8 L/yr
15+ years (6 salaries)	₹21 L/yr - ₹38.2 L/yr

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Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

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MNC benefits.

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...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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Solution Architect in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 02 Nov 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

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provide good learning and upskilling platform

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...ry pro Tamilian culture. if you are tamil then you get 1st chance for promotion. Salary structure not upto the mark like another MNC, So you can't save more tax

Salary - Bad

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Technical Manager in New Delhi

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

2.0

• posted on 27 Oct 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

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...nsfer, incentives etc. Where employee will claims money for their official work. Only leadership people are enjoying their life with greater salary package and their earnings. Current CEO is taking more pkg but gives very poor hike to employee like 1-2%. Market is poor for junior level employee but leadership are enjoying.

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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.

Software Architect in Chennai

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 20 Oct 2024

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

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If the client is good, Cognizant is good. They offered good salary when hired and when promoted. Udemy and Coursera access for free. Even if we get no work for a month or more, they hold you in the project before releasing you to bench.

Salary - Excellent

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When the client is bad, so is Cognizant. Getting release from your manager is tough. All the above factors depends on the clients employees get.

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Cognizant Application Architect Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Application Architect at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Application Architect at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹38.2 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 10 years to 19 years).

The top 10% of Application Architect at Cognizant earn more than ₹38.1 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹38.2 Lakhs per year. Application Architect 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 10 Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Application Architect at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,52,454 to ₹1,58,211 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹38.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 10 years to 19 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 10 salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Application Architect in India?

NTT DATA, Inc.	₹13.3 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹15.2 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹16.6 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹13.9 Lakhs to ₹46.0 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 Application Architect in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

LTIMindtree	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹38.2 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹16.5 Lakhs to ₹28.6 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹11.4 Lakhs to ₹21.3 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹27.0 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 Application Architect at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
10 years	₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹17.1 Lakhs to ₹32.5 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹18.3 Lakhs to ₹23.4 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Application Architect salary in India ranges between ₹16 Lakhs to ₹38.2 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 10 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.