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Cognizant Associate Technical Engineer salaries in Chennai

Annual salary range
2 - 6 years exp.
₹5 Lakhs - ₹13.3 Lakhs
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75% more than the average Associate Technical Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 6 years of experience

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2 - 6 years exp. (15 salaries)
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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Associate Technical Engineer Salary
4 - 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹6.9 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr

IT & Information Security
Associate Technical Engineer Salary
5 - 6 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹6.1 L/yr - ₹13.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 25 Sep 2024

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Associate Technical Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5 Lakhs to ₹13.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 24 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Associate Technical Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 25 Sep 2024

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2 years  (5 salaries)

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₹5 L/yr - ₹13.6 L/yr
3 years  (5 salaries)

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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹14.9 L/yr
4 years  (6 salaries)

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₹6.6 L/yr - ₹16.2 L/yr
5 years  (6 salaries)

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₹6.6 L/yr - ₹13.3 L/yr
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₹7 L/yr - ₹13.3 L/yr

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No hike, no job security, no skill development, no easy transportation.even if you learn new technologies they will ask for experience and make you work in technology which you already know.if you do "jing jack" you will get everything else you will be cornered and make you to think resigning is best than staying there

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Cognizant Associate Technical Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Associate Technical Engineer at Cognizant Chennai?
Associate Technical Engineer salary at Cognizant in Chennai ranges between ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹13.3 Lakhs for experience between 2 years to 6 years. According to our estimates it is 75% more than the average Associate Technical Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 24 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Chennai.
How does the salary of a Associate Technical Engineer at Cognizant Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Associate Technical Engineer at Cognizant is 75% more than the average salary of a Associate Technical Engineer in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What is the salary of a Associate Technical Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?
  • Fujitsu Associate Technical Engineer Salary - ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year
  • IBM Associate Technical Engineer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
  • Kyndryl Associate Technical Engineer Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
  • Accenture Associate Technical Engineer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹4.8 Lakhs per year
  • Tech Mahindra Associate Technical Engineer Salary - ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹5.4 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Associate Technical Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?
The estimated take-home salary of a Associate Technical Engineer at Cognizant ranges between ₹65,492 per month to ₹67,164 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Associate Technical Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹13.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 6 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Associate Technical Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?
According to AmbitionBox, 60% of the Cognizant Associate Technical Engineers in Chennai reported a notice period of 3 Months, 20% reported a notice period of 2 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 10 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Associate Technical Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹5 Lakhs to ₹13.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 24 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.