Cognizant Chennai Automation Engineer Salaries by 70+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 7 years exp.

₹2.8 Lakhs - ₹13.4 Lakhs

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22% more than the average Automation Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 7 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Automation Engineer Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (66 salaries)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹13.6 L/yr
IT & Information Security Automation Engineer Salary 5 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
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Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Salary 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Automation Engineer Salary

1 - 7 years exp. (76 salaries)

₹2.8 L/yr - ₹13.4 L/yr

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TCS Automation Engineer Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (159 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 19% less
HCLTech Automation Engineer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (45 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr 25% less
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Wipro Automation Engineer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (29 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹10.7 L/yr 20% less	28 job openings
Accenture Automation Engineer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (22 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 6% less
Capgemini Automation Engineer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 9% less	3 job openings
HCL Group Automation Engineer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 41% less
Tech Mahindra Automation Engineer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr 26% less
Infosys Automation Engineer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr 19% less
IBM Automation Engineer Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr 33% more	2 job openings
Atos Automation Engineer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 48% less
NTT Data Automation Engineer Salary 3 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr 35% less
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Automation Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹13.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 76 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Automation Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (5 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr
2 years (6 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr
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3 years (17 salaries)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
4 years (13 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
5 years (19 salaries)	₹5.1 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr
6 years (11 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
7 years (5 salaries)	₹8.2 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr

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Automation Testing Java Selenium Cucumber Automation Automation Engineering Jenkins Spark ETL Testing Coding Hive EDI Selenium Testing Retail Java Spring Boot

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.5

Rated by 9 employees for salary & benefits

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

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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

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...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

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Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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

Salary - Good

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

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

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We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

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...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

Salary - Poor

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Programmer Analyst in Noida

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 06 Feb 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

For me provide learning and development opportunities such as certification vouchers from various companies.

Skill development - Good

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For me not giving salary hike as per my payable work for last 3 years but it depends on projects to projects and manager's not a company issue.

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Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0

• posted on 04 Feb 2025

1.0

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Worst of Worstest. no sleep no hike no work life balance toxic co workers no cab facility no proper response we dont know who is our HR till we resigned. never Join Cts.

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everything. expect for some sweet peope I meet there. worst

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Cognizant Automation Engineer Salary FAQs

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

The average salary of a Automation Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹13.4 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 7 years).

The top 10% of Automation Engineer in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹10.9 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹14.2 Lakhs per year. Automation 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 70+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Automation Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹56,279 to ₹57,691 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹13.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 7 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 70+ 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 Automation Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

- Automation Testing
- Java
- Selenium
- Cucumber
- Automation

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 Automation Engineer in India?

IBM	₹6.8 Lakhs to ₹17.0 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 Automation Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Accenture	₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹8.4 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹10.7 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 Automation Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year

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