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Cognizant Data Associate salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
0 - 4 years exp.
₹1.8 Lakh - ₹7.5 Lakhs
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11% less than the average Data Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 4 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations
Data Associate Salary
1 - 3 years exp. (7 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
Data Associate Salary
1 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
Data Associate Salary
1 - 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹3.9 L/yr

Finance & Accounting
Data Associate Salary
1 year exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr

Last Updated: 13 Jan 2025

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Data Associate salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1.8 Lakh to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 17 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Data Associate salaries

Last Updated: 13 Jan 2025

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Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
1 year  (8 salaries)

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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
2 years  (6 salaries)

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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr
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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 21 Feb 2025

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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.

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

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Data Science & Analytics Department

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  •  posted on 20 Feb 2025

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Cognizant has its challenges as a workplace. While there are learning opportunities, the work environment and work-life balance heavily depend on the project, which can make the experience unpredictable. Overall, it’s not the most rewarding place to work.

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  • Job security - Good

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The salary is low, promotions take forever, and the work culture isn’t great. It really depends on the project, but overall, it’s not the best experience.

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  • Promotions - Poor

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IT & Information Security Department

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  •  posted on 20 Feb 2025

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We can get free online portal like udemy.

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

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  • Salary - Poor
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IT & Information Security Department

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  •  posted on 06 Feb 2025

3.0
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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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Data Science & Analytics Department

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  •  posted on 04 Feb 2025

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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 Data Associate Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Data Associate at Cognizant?
Data Associate salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. According to our estimates it is 11% less than the average Data Associate Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 17 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.
How does the salary of a Data Associate at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Data Associate at Cognizant is 11% less than the average salary of a Data Associate in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Data Associate in India?
  • Accenture Data Associate Salary - ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
  • Infosys Data Associate Salary - ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
  • NielsenIQ Data Associate Salary - ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
  • Capgemini Data Associate Salary - ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹8.4 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Data Associate in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
  • Genpact Data Associate Salary - ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹3.5 Lakhs per year
  • TCS Data Associate Salary - ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹4.1 Lakhs per year
  • HCLTech Data Associate Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.0 Lakhs per year
  • Tech Mahindra Data Associate Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.8 Lakhs per year
  • Wipro Data Associate Salary - ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹3.0 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Data Associate at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Data Associate at Cognizant ranges between ₹24,515 per month to ₹25,961 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Data Associate salary in India which ranges between ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Data Associate at Cognizant?
According to AmbitionBox, 39% of the Cognizant Data Associates reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 33% reported a notice period of 2 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 18 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Data Associate salary in India ranges between ₹1.8 Lakh to ₹7.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 17 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.