Average annual salary for most employees Fixed vs. variable pay breakdown Estimated monthly take-home salary27% more than the average Cyber Security Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 5 - 14 years of experience
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IT & Information Security
Cyber Security Specialist Salary
5 - 14
years
exp.
(70
salaries)
|  ₹7.9 L/yr - ₹26.4 L/yr |
Engineering - Software & QA
Cyber Security Specialist Salary
5 - 13
years
exp.
(19
salaries)
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Cyber Security Specialist Salary
7 - 12
years
exp.
(16
salaries)
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
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 HCLTech Cyber Security Specialist Salary
2 - 8 years exp. (149 salaries) | ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr 
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 TCS Cyber Security Specialist Salary
1 - 10 years exp. (39 salaries) | ₹4 L/yr - ₹13.3 L/yr
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 IBM Cyber Security Specialist Salary
1 - 9 years exp. (33 salaries) | ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr
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 HCL Group Cyber Security Specialist Salary
3 - 13 years exp. (17 salaries) | ₹5 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr
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 Wipro Cyber Security Specialist Salary
2 - 12 years exp. (17 salaries) | ₹7 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
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 Accenture Cyber Security Specialist Salary
5 - 9 years exp. (12 salaries) | ₹10.2 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 
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 Infosys Cyber Security Specialist Salary
1 - 10 years exp. (12 salaries) | ₹3.9 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr
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 Tech Mahindra Cyber Security Specialist Salary
3 - 11 years exp. (6 salaries) | ₹8 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
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more | |
 Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Cyber Security Specialist Salary
8 - 12 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹11 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr
14%
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 NTT Cyber Security Specialist Salary
10 - 18 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹27 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr
71%
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 HCL Infosystems Cyber Security Specialist Salary
4 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹7 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr
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 NTT DATA, Inc. Cyber Security Specialist Salary
4 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
3%
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 DXC Technology Cyber Security Specialist Salary
4 - 7 years exp. (3 salaries) | ₹8.6 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr
18%
more | |
 Capgemini Cyber Security Specialist Salary
0 - 2 years exp. (3 salaries) | ₹4 L/yr - ₹4.4 L/yr
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Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Cyber Security Specialist
Experience wise Cognizant Cyber Security Specialist salaries
Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 5 years (6 salaries) |
₹7.9
L/yr
- ₹18.5
L/yr
|
| 6 years (8 salaries) |
₹9
L/yr
- ₹27.1
L/yr
|
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| 7 years (12 salaries) |
₹10.5
L/yr
- ₹22.7
L/yr
|
| 8 years (17 salaries) |
₹10
L/yr
- ₹24
L/yr
|
| 9 years (27 salaries) |
₹9.4
L/yr
- ₹26.4
L/yr
|
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The top 10% of Cyber Security Specialist at Cognizant earn more than ₹22.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹26.1 Lakhs per year. Cyber Security Specialist 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 100+ Cognizant employees in India.
| NTT | ₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year |
| Accenture | ₹10.2 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year |
| DXC Technology | ₹8.6 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year |
| Tech Mahindra | ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹19.0 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.
| NTT DATA, Inc. | ₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year |
| Societe Generale Global Solution Centre | ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year |
| Wipro | ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year |
| IBM | ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹17.2 Lakhs per year |
| HCL Infosystems | ₹7.0 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.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 5 years | ₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year |
| 6 years | ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹27.1 Lakhs per year |
| 7 years | ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹22.7 Lakhs per year |
| 8 years | ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year |
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Cognizant Cyber Security Specialist salary
in
India
ranges between ₹7.9
Lakhs to ₹26.4
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
119
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.