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Cognizant Business Consultant salaries in Chennai (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
2 - 8 years exp.
₹7 Lakhs - ₹22 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
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₹13.9 Lakhs
Variable (13%)
₹2.2 Lakhs
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6% less than the average Business Consultant Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 8 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Consulting
Business Consultant Salary
2 - 8 years exp. (6 salaries)
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₹7 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
Business Consultant Salary
7 - 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹11 L/yr - ₹17.4 L/yr

Research & Development
Business Consultant Salary
7 - 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹15.1 L/yr - ₹20.5 L/yr

Strategic & Top Management
Business Consultant Salary
2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹14.8 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 13 Feb 2025

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Cognizant Business Consultant Salary

2 - 8 years exp. (18 salaries)

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₹7 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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Capgemini Business Consultant Salary

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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

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Wipro Business Consultant Salary

6 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)

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2 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹11 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

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DXC Technology Business Consultant Salary

1 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr

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2 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹10 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr

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NTT Data Business Consultant Salary

10 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹10 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr

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Business Consultant salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7 Lakhs to ₹22 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 18 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Business Consultant salaries in Chennai

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Experience Avg Annual Salary
2 years  (4 salaries)

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₹14 L/yr - ₹27.1 L/yr
3 years  (3 salaries)

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₹13.8 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹14.3 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr
5 years  (5 salaries)

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₹7 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹15 L/yr - ₹19.2 L/yr
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Cognizant Business Consultant Salary and Career Growth

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Business Consultant

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Consulting Manager

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7 - 18 years exp.

Business Consultant 1 - 8 years exp.
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Senior Consultant 4 - 16 years exp.
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    Consulting Manager 7 - 18 years exp.
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    arrow icon 25% hike
    Disclaimer: Our data limits the visualization of this career path at this point. However, other roles and opportunities might be available within the organization beyond what is shown here.

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    Top skills at Cognizant for Business Consultant

    Consulting Agile Coaching GAP Analysis Cash Management Services Risk Management Investment Banking Wealth Management Logistics IT Business Analysis Supply Chain Management Portfolio Management SQL Project Management Business Process Management Procurement

    Salary related reviews for Cognizant

    5.0

    Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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    Engineering - Software & QA Department

    2.0
      •  posted on 20 Mar 2025

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    As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

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    • Skill development - Good

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    Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

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    • Job security - Poor
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    Consulting Department

    2.0
      •  posted on 19 Mar 2025

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    1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

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    1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

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    • Skill development - Poor
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    IT & Information Security Department

    3.0
      •  posted on 26 Jan 2025

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    Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

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    • Salary - Good
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    Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

    • Skill development - Poor
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    Data Science & Analytics Department

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      •  posted on 26 Jan 2025

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    Will get salary that is ok

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    But if you give more importance to mental health than salary don't join this company. You are literally a slave of the client and no body will speak for you.. and if your too lucky to get a client like Novartis(pharmaceutical company) and especially get into celonis tool project then you can say bye bye to your mental health and just hug the salary you get and stay. Working hard is not the issue but the politics they play and the slavery you guys will experience is more than what was done in the colonization period. Hope everyone understands my mental health state currently and would deeply analyze before joining cognizant or Novartis.

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    • Promotions - Bad
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    Procurement & Supply Chain Department

    4.0
      •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

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    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

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    • Work satisfaction - Good
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    Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

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    Cognizant Business Consultant Salary FAQs

    What is the salary of Business Consultant at Cognizant in Chennai?
    The average salary of a Business Consultant at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 8 years).

    The top 10% of Business Consultant in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹20.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹22.0 Lakhs per year. Business Consultant 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.
    What is the estimated take home salary of a Business Consultant at Cognizant in Chennai?
    The estimated take-home salary of a Business Consultant at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1,09,688 to ₹1,12,723 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 8 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 10+ 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 Business Consultant at Cognizant in Chennai?
    To be a Business Consultant at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

    • - Consulting
    • - Agile Coaching
    • - GAP Analysis
    • - Cash Management Services
    • - Risk Management

    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 Business Consultant in India?
    TCS ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year
    Tech Mahindra ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
    Accenture ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
    Infosys ₹13.7 Lakhs to ₹18.0 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 Business Consultant in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?
    The salary of a Business Consultant at companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

    Wipro ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
    Capgemini ₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
    NTT Data ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹17.5 Lakhs per year
    HCLTech ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
    DXC Technology ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹15.5 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 Business Consultant at Cognizant in Chennai?
    The salary growth for a Business Consultant at Cognizant in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Business Consultant in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

    Experience Average Salary Range
    2 years ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹27.1 Lakhs per year
    3 years ₹13.8 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
    4 years ₹14.3 Lakhs to ₹18.2 Lakhs per year
    5 years ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year
    and so on.

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    Cognizant Business Consultant salary in Chennai ranges between ₹7 Lakhs to ₹22 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 18 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.