Cognizant Chennai Associate Engineer Salaries by 200+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 8 years exp.

₹4.4 Lakhs - ₹16.6 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

94% more than the average Associate Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 8 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Associate Engineer Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (140 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr
IT & Information Security Associate Engineer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹5.1 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Associate Engineer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹5.8 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
Engineering - Hardware & Networks Associate Engineer Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Associate Engineer Salary

1 - 8 years exp. (220 salaries)

₹4.4 L/yr - ₹16.6 L/yr

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Atos Associate Engineer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (59 salaries)	₹2.9 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 55% less
TCS Associate Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (59 salaries)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 58% less
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Capgemini Associate Engineer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (29 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr 58% less
HCLTech Associate Engineer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (24 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 65% less
Tech Mahindra Associate Engineer Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr 60% less
Accenture Associate Engineer Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr 56% less	2 job openings
HCL Group Associate Engineer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹1.4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 68% less
NTT Associate Engineer Salary 3 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr 68% less
IBM Associate Engineer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr 47% less
Genpact Associate Engineer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 59% less
Infosys Associate Engineer Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr 42% less
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Associate Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹16.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 220 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Associate Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (4 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr
2 years (20 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
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3 years (23 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
4 years (51 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹16.6 L/yr
5 years (51 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr
6 years (39 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
7 years (22 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr
8 years (10 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Associate Engineer

Defect Management Test Strategy Test Management Test scripts Test Planning Project Development Test Lead Selenium Project Life Cycle SCOPE Configuration management Automation Project Management Azure Powershell

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3.9

Rated by 66 employees for salary & benefits

Associate Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 09 Mar 2022

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I work at Trizetto Software Development section. Its a product based development. Good work life balance. Great compensation and benefits.

Salary - Good

+6 more

Dislikes

Competitive Salary for existing employees not provided. No on-site. No WFH before Covid.

Associate Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 13 Sep 2023

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing good about this company, worst senior management, low salary, no proper learning. HR will force you to resign due to non availability of projects.

Dislikes

Worst management , no projects , no learning. HR will force you to resign due to non availability of projects.

Salary - Bad

+5 more

Associate Engineer (working remotely)

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 08 Oct 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Timely salary. One cognizant is fairly good portal to submit time sheet, tru time, and applying for leaves, checking leave leave balance etc.

Job security - Good

Dislikes

The quality of work assign to the team was pathetic, we complained, but got no support from the Management at all. They don't care about anything unless you are billable, one you put your papers suddenly they will jump in and will say that we'll put your name forward for on-site, will give you this much hike, don't leave. Not a good experience at all.

Skill development - Poor

+2 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

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Cognizant Associate Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Associate Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Associate Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹16.6 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 8 years).

The top 10% of Associate Engineer in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹12.9 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹18.2 Lakhs per year. Associate Engineer 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 200+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Associate Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹73,455 to ₹75,352 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹16.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year 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 200+ 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 Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?

To be a Associate Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Defect Management
- Test Strategy
- Test Management
- Test scripts
- Test Planning

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

What is the salary of a Associate Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Infosys	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹5.8 Lakhs per year
Atos	₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹9.0 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 Associate Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹16.6 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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