Cognizant Data Associate Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 4 years exp.

₹1.8 Lakh - ₹7.5 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

11% less than the average Data Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 4 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Customer Success, Service & Operations Data Associate Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Data Associate Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Data Associate Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3 L/yr - ₹3.9 L/yr
Finance & Accounting Data Associate Salary 1 year exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr

Last Updated: 13 Jan 2025

Companies similar to Cognizant for Data Associate

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TCS Data Associate Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr 8% less
Infosys Data Associate Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr 14% more
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Wipro Data Associate Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (22 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr 34% less
HCLTech Data Associate Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr 22% less
Tech Mahindra Data Associate Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr 21% less
Accenture Data Associate Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (19 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 16% more	1 job opening
Capgemini Data Associate Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr 9% more
NielsenIQ Data Associate Salary 1 - 10 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr 10% more
Genpact Data Associate Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr 1% less

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.

Experience wise Cognizant Data Associate salaries

Last Updated: 13 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
1 year (8 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
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2 years (6 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.0

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

Salary - Good

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Dislikes

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

Power BI Developer in Kolkata

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

3.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Job security - Good

Dislikes

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.

Promotions - Poor

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

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

Salary - Poor

+3 more

Programmer Analyst in Noida

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 06 Feb 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

For me provide learning and development opportunities such as certification vouchers from various companies.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

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.

Programmer Analyst in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0

• posted on 04 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Dislikes

everything. expect for some sweet peope I meet there. worst

Salary - Bad

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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 - ₹3.3 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
Tech Mahindra Data Associate Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.8 Lakhs per year
HCLTech Data Associate Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.0 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 ₹. Salary estimates are based on 17 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.