Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad Associate Salaries by 12000+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 9 years exp.

₹5 Lakhs - ₹16.8 Lakhs

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21% more than the average Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 9 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Associate Salary 0 - 9 years exp. (8.1k salaries)	₹5.4 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
IT & Information Security Associate Salary 0 - 9 years exp. (862 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Associate Salary 0 - 9 years exp. (633 salaries)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
Quality Assurance Associate Salary 0 - 9 years exp. (307 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr
Consulting Associate Salary 0 - 9 years exp. (250 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

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Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Associate Salary

0 - 9 years exp. (12.4k salaries)

₹5 L/yr - ₹16.8 L/yr

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Wipro Associate Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (6.6k salaries)	₹0.9 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr 71% less	44 job openings
Accenture Associate Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (1.4k salaries)	₹1 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 60% less	61 job openings
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Tech Mahindra Associate Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (1.2k salaries)	₹1 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 67% less
TCS Associate Salary 0 - 9 years exp. (588 salaries)	₹1.2 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr 52% less
Genpact Associate Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (415 salaries)	₹1 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr 64% less	5 job openings
Capgemini Associate Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (169 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr 51% less
HCLTech Associate Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (101 salaries)	₹1.2 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 59% less
Infosys Associate Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (52 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr 27% less
IBM Associate Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (32 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 43% less
HCL Group Associate Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹1.7 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr 67% less
DXC Technology Associate Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr 46% less
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UST Associate Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr 40% less
NTT Data Associate Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 55% less
Concentrix Catalyst Associate Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹13.3 L/yr 26% more

Associate salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 12.4k latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Associate salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (49 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr
1 year (104 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr
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2 years (1.6k salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
3 years (2.7k salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
4 years (2.6k salaries)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr
5 years (2.4k salaries)	₹5.8 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
6 years (1.5k salaries)	₹5.9 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr
7 years (832 salaries)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹19.4 L/yr
8 years (465 salaries)	₹5.4 L/yr - ₹20.9 L/yr
9 years (235 salaries)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Associate

Test Cases Project Management Test Strategy Test Planning Unit Testing

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.5

Rated by 822 employees for salary & benefits

Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 27 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work life balance is good. There is no pressure on employees.

Company culture - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

They will not pay correctly when your in notice period. They will cut the salary without any reason.if you ask for the reason. They will tell blaaa...bla....no proper reason will provide

Salary - Poor

+2 more

Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

5.0

• posted on 17 Jul 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

my first job my first company. i got good co worker and they are very supportive and selfless persons. and the TL and managers are very friendly and supportive. everything is going good till now. my process is very comfortable to work don't know about other processes and thir management.

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

10 hour shift time, company policys, OTs, no bonus for level 1 exicutives (freshers), useless internet allowance policy. who ever going to join please ask everything before joining to your recruiter with details and also take proofs at the time of on boarding call for example video call at team and voice call .

Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 25 Aug 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Everything depends project to project. I have worked in both situations. But overall cognizant is great place to work for provided that you bring value to. Company. They are always happy to have such talent which brings value to projects.

Job security - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

Pay hikes. Timing of hikes.

Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 12 Oct 2021

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...e given WFH option which was never expected. It is good company for beginners. Salary hike is good compared to remaining MNC's. If you got good TeamLead who understands current work then you are lucky.. else you will face terrible work.

Job security - Excellent

Dislikes

Terrible work, If someone experienced left company then they will pressurize rest to finish that work rather than hiring new ones into project. No learning scope. If you learnt something by your own and after proving that you can do that work without any flaws, still you wont get any opportunity to work on the tools which you have learnt. Full pressurized work.

Skill development - Poor

+2 more

Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Communication Department

3.0

• posted on 01 Oct 2021

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

If you get tagged to correct project,you can learn and get exposure to different technologies.

Skill development - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Career growth is a bit slow....Even when a candidate deserves to be promoted,the process is too slow and hikes and other compensation is also low... Simply the new joiners are given all the perks but the experienced never grow or given any hike

Salary - Poor

+1 more

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Cognizant Associate Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Associate at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The average salary of a Associate at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 9 years).

The top 10% of Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad at Cognizant earn more than ₹13.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹18.0 Lakhs per year. Associate 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 12000+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Associate at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The estimated take-home salary of a Associate at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹69,079 to ₹70,853 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 9 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 12000+ 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 at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

To be a Associate at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad, the key skills required include:

- Test Cases
- Project Management
- Test Strategy
- Test Planning
- Unit Testing

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 in India?

Concentrix Catalyst

₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹13.3 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 in companies similar to Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

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

Infosys	₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹12.3 Lakhs per year
UST	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹5.4 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹7.6 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 at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.6 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Associate salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹5 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 12.4k Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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