Cognizant Associate Consultant Salaries by 1400+ Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 8 years exp.

₹4.9 Lakhs - ₹18.4 Lakhs

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5% more than the average Associate Consultant Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 8 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Associate Consultant Salary 2 - 8 years exp. (570 salaries)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
Consulting Associate Consultant Salary 2 - 8 years exp. (285 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Associate Consultant Salary 2 - 8 years exp. (149 salaries)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹17.6 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Associate Consultant Salary 2 - 8 years exp. (44 salaries)	₹5.4 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
Finance & Accounting Associate Consultant Salary 2 - 7 years exp. (32 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr

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Last Updated: 31 Mar 2025

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Associate Consultant salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹18.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 1.5k latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Associate Consultant salaries

Last Updated: 31 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (129 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
3 years (311 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹14.8 L/yr
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4 years (373 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
5 years (332 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
6 years (192 salaries)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
7 years (117 salaries)	₹6.7 L/yr - ₹20.4 L/yr
8 years (21 salaries)	₹6.4 L/yr - ₹16.2 L/yr

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Consulting Manager

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Associate Consultant

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Consultant

0 - 12 years exp.

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Senior Consultant

4 - 16 years exp.

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Disclaimer: Our data limits the visualization of this career path at this point. However, other roles and opportunities might be available within the organization beyond what is shown here.

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Top skills at Cognizant for Associate Consultant

Performance Tuning Customer Service Service Management Continuous Improvement System Audit

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.7

Rated by 99 employees for salary & benefits

Associate Consultant in Pune

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

5.0

• posted on 01 Oct 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant is the best organisation in terms of working, learning and development but poor part is Salary increment is very less and promotions almost not getting

Skill development - Excellent

+3 more

Dislikes

Existing employee didn't get the upto mark salary and promotion.

Salary - Poor

+1 more

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

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Despite the fact that cognizant is not directly involved, the management team is the worst because I had a bad rating once and spoke with my HR about it. She said that it was illogical to claim to be able to speak Hindi, and they do not care about employees. While some employees are excellent, favoritism is a non-issue in the Kolkata office. I will not receive any better senior support that would help me start from scratch.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

...a result, you will be highly appreciated with a very bad rating and feedback. 5. salary is very low and there is no hike or promotion if you are not favourite candidate of your manager

Salary - Bad

+4 more

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

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Cognizant Associate Consultant Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Associate Consultant at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Associate Consultant at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹18.4 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 8 years).

The top 10% of Associate Consultant at Cognizant earn more than ₹15.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹20.0 Lakhs per year. Associate Consultant 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 1400+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Associate Consultant at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹79,491 to ₹81,560 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹18.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 8 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 1400+ 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 Associate Consultant at Cognizant ?

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

- Performance Tuning
- Customer Service
- Service Management
- Continuous Improvement
- System Audit

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 Associate Consultant in India?

TCS	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
Tata Group	₹10.4 Lakhs to ₹34.3 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Infosystems	₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹23.0 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 Associate Consultant in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Koch Business Solutions	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹19.4 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹27.8 Lakhs per year
Dell EMC	₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹21.3 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹19.5 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 Associate Consultant at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹14.8 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year

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