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Cognizant Associate salaries in Pune (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
0 - 9 years exp.
₹5.1 Lakhs - ₹15 Lakhs
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26% more than the average Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 9 years of experience

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0 - 9 years exp. (5.2k salaries)
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₹5.2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

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₹5.3 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr

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0 - 9 years exp. (431 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

Consulting
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0 - 9 years exp. (189 salaries)
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹15.8 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
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2 - 9 years exp. (127 salaries)
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₹4.4 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

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Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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Associate salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹15 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 7.6k latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Associate salaries in Pune

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Fresher  (22 salaries)

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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
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₹4 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr
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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
4 years  (1.4k salaries)

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₹4 L/yr - ₹14.5 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

3.4

Rated by 688 employees for salary & benefits

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 20 Feb 2025

3.0
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Likes

Work-life balance (Although it depends on project to project) Good work culture and friendly team.

  • Job security - Good
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Dislikes

1. Salary 2. Scope to learn and apply it in project. CTS provides access to Udemy where we can enroll into courses as much as we want, but our team faced lack of opportunities to apply them in project.

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BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0
  •  posted on 20 Feb 2025

3.0
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It is good for beginners, avoid going into support project as they will make you work even on your sick days off. And HR wont help in this case either.

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Dislikes

..., you will have to look for another one on your own , else they will remove you. Used to pay fairly but is now as good as literally any other company like TCS, Infosys in terms of both work quality and compensation. No real way to move vertically based on merit unlike TCS.

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  • Skill development - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
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Some managers are good but most are toxic.

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Most things. From salary to no other benefits. Most people don't even have the qualities to become a manager yet they are leading teams. Work life balance is a joke, not because of the company itself but because of the managers here.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 04 Dec 2024

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If you have skill required for the project you can stay as long as you want and your manager will always stand for you,

  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

Company not care about their employee now a day, giving very less anual bonus which is around 4% and even promotional increment is also 10%, once you on bench and decline more than three project offer due to night shift or due to location you will get hr show cause mail which may terminate if not provide proper justification, also they did not compensate me for relocation for the project.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 26 Jun 2024

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Good place to work with lot of opportunities if you have the right skills. They offer decent salary and benefits. Timely appraisals are carried out every year once.

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  • Salary - Good
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Bench policy is terrible with aging period. Few clients have a limited year contracts therefore you will be on bench after your contract is over with the client.

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  • Job security - Poor
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Cognizant Associate Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Associate at Cognizant in Pune?
The average salary of a Associate at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 9 years).

The top 10% of Associate in Pune 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 7600+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Associate at Cognizant in Pune?
The estimated take-home salary of a Associate at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹66,616 to ₹68,320 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹15.0 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 7600+ 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 Pune?
To be a Associate at Cognizant in Pune, 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.
What is the salary of a Associate in companies similar to Cognizant in Pune?
The salary of a Associate at companies similar to Cognizant in Pune varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

NielsenIQ ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹8.9 Lakhs per year
UST ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹7.2 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 Pune?
The salary growth for a Associate at Cognizant in Pune depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Associate in Pune can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
Fresher ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
1 year ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹10.1 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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Cognizant Associate salary in Pune ranges between ₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹15 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 7.6k Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.