Cognizant Kochi Big Data Engineer Salaries by 5 Employees

2 - 6 years exp.

₹4.1 Lakhs - ₹12.5 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

15% more than the average Big Data Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 6 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Big Data Engineer Salary 5 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6.4 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Big Data Engineer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 28 Nov 2024

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Cognizant Big Data Engineer Salary

2 - 6 years exp. (5 salaries)

₹4.1 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS Big Data Engineer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 21% less
UST Big Data Engineer Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹16.5 L/yr - ₹23.3 L/yr 125% more
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Flytxt Mobile Solutions Big Data Engineer Salary 4 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 41% less
IQVIA Big Data Engineer Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6.6 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr 47% more

Big Data Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Big Data Engineer salaries in Kochi

Last Updated: 28 Nov 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.9 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr
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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.9 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
6 years (3 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Big Data Engineer

Big Data Spark Spark Python Pyspark Big Data Hdfs YARN Performance Tuning Hive Hadoop SQL Queries Shell Scripting Program Management Data Processing

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Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 18 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

Dislikes

Cognizant will not pay you well , Even if you are eligible for a better pay at the correct time they will release you from the project so that they don't have to promote you

Salary - Poor

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Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

Promotions - Poor

Programmer Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

Programmer Analyst in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 04 Jan 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.

Salary - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

No work life balance. No projects in company so they silently fires. Not so good culture. Not so get promotion(1-5%hike only) or no benefits (whole year). Not that much bonus yearly.

Skill development - Poor

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What is the salary of Big Data Engineer at Cognizant in Kochi?

The average salary of a Big Data Engineer at Cognizant in Kochi typically ranges from ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 6 years).

The top 10% of Big Data Engineer in Kochi at Cognizant earn more than ₹12.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹12.5 Lakhs per year. Big Data 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 5 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Big Data Engineer at Cognizant in Kochi?

The estimated take-home salary of a Big Data Engineer at Cognizant in Kochi typically ranges from ₹64,498 to ₹66,142 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 6 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 are the key skills required to be a Big Data Engineer at Cognizant in Kochi?

To be a Big Data Engineer at Cognizant in Kochi, the key skills required include:

- Big Data
- Spark
- Spark
- Python
- Pyspark

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 Big Data Engineer in India?

UST	₹16.5 Lakhs to ₹23.3 Lakhs per year
IQVIA	₹6.6 Lakhs to ₹18.2 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 Big Data Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Kochi?

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

TCS	₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Flytxt Mobile Solutions	₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹7.0 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 Big Data Engineer at Cognizant in Kochi?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹11.7 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹6.9 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹10.2 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant Big Data Engineer salary in Kochi ranges between ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 5 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.