Cognizant Chennai AWS Cloud Architect Salaries by 5 Employees (Updated 2025)

5 - 17 years exp.

₹6.5 Lakhs - ₹18.3 Lakhs

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7% less than the average AWS Cloud Architect Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 5 - 17 years of experience

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Last Updated: 5 Jan 2025

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Cognizant AWS Cloud Architect Salary

5 - 17 years exp. (5 salaries)

₹6.5 L/yr - ₹18.3 L/yr

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TCS AWS Cloud Architect Salary 2 - 16 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹5.7 L/yr - ₹20.4 L/yr 7% less

AWS Cloud Architect salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹18.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 17 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant AWS Cloud Architect salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 5 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹15.9 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.6 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
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7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9 L/yr - ₹18.6 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.7 L/yr - ₹13.6 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.4 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.7 L/yr - ₹16.3 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.4 L/yr - ₹17.1 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14.4 L/yr - ₹28.2 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹18.3 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Solution Architect in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 02 Nov 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

provide good learning and upskilling platform

Dislikes

...ry pro Tamilian culture. if you are tamil then you get 1st chance for promotion. Salary structure not upto the mark like another MNC, So you can't save more tax

Salary - Bad

+3 more

Associate Director in Kolkata

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...rn everything. Leadership is passionate of new technology and client centricity. Pays competitive salary benefits may not be high at times but sustainable for long, rewarding association. Will recommend people to experience Cognizant.

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

If you remain too good on a domain, likely you will get trapped into it and not allowed to learn horizontal skills. So keeping a balance and relationship to horizontal people are important in any large project centric organization.

Technical Manager in New Delhi

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

2.0

• posted on 27 Oct 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...nsfer, incentives etc. Where employee will claims money for their official work. Only leadership people are enjoying their life with greater salary package and their earnings. Current CEO is taking more pkg but gives very poor hike to employee like 1-2%. Market is poor for junior level employee but leadership are enjoying.

Dislikes

All of the above

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Software Architect in Chennai

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 20 Oct 2024

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

If the client is good, Cognizant is good. They offered good salary when hired and when promoted. Udemy and Coursera access for free. Even if we get no work for a month or more, they hold you in the project before releasing you to bench.

Salary - Excellent

+5 more

Dislikes

When the client is bad, so is Cognizant. Getting release from your manager is tough. All the above factors depends on the clients employees get.

Associate Director in Pune

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 15 Oct 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Lot of opportunities to pick new skills and explore different technologies and areas of work. Diversity is given good recognition and opportunities

Skill development - Excellent

+5 more

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Distance to office and compensation not upto market standards

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Cognizant AWS Cloud Architect Salary FAQs

What is the salary of AWS Cloud Architect at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a AWS Cloud Architect at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹18.3 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 17 years).

The top 10% of AWS Cloud Architect in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹18.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹18.3 Lakhs per year. AWS Cloud Architect 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 5 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a AWS Cloud Architect at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a AWS Cloud Architect at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹89,380 to ₹91,728 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹18.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 5 years to 17 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 5 salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What is the salary of a AWS Cloud Architect in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

TCS	₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹20.4 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 AWS Cloud Architect at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
5 years	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹15.9 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹8.6 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹18.6 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹12.8 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant AWS Cloud Architect salary in Chennai ranges between ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹18.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 5 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.