Cognizant Data Specialist Salaries by 30+ Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 8 years exp.

₹3.2 Lakhs - ₹9.4 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

39% less than the average Data Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 8 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Data Specialist Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Data Specialist Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹4.3 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Data Specialist Salary 2 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr
IT & Information Security Data Specialist Salary 5 - 7 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
Finance & Accounting Data Specialist Salary 6 - 7 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Last Updated: 2 Mar 2025

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TCS Data Specialist Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr 39% less
Wipro Data Specialist Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr 29% less
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NielsenIQ Data Specialist Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr 38% less
Infosys Data Specialist Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 7% less	1 job opening
HCLTech Data Specialist Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹17.1 L/yr 58% more
NTT DATA, Inc. Data Specialist Salary 7 - 12 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹11.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 104% more
Capgemini Data Specialist Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 108% more

Data Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹9.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 35 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Data Specialist salaries

Last Updated: 2 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
3 years (5 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr
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4 years (5 salaries)	₹4.3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
5 years (7 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
6 years (10 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
7 years (3 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
8 years (3 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.5

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

Data Specialist in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Operations Department

5.0

• posted on 12 Nov 2018

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I have been hired in a process where Cognizant require at least 2 years of experience whereas I have been hired as a fresher because of my technical skills. I love my work so much because it involves so many skills like team work, management, stastistical, technical, investigating etc. I have been working directly with the large scale clients such as wallmart, Yum, Reliance etc.

Skill development - Excellent

+3 more

Dislikes

Cognizant is just acting as a mediator. Cognizant is there to just pay the employees. Except for this cognizant plays no role in the work. I am using my Google corporate domain for my work and I am acting as a Googler for my clients.

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

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.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Dislikes

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

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Despite the fact that cognizant is not directly involved, the management team is the worst because I had a bad rating once and spoke with my HR about it. She said that it was illogical to claim to be able to speak Hindi, and they do not care about employees. While some employees are excellent, favoritism is a non-issue in the Kolkata office. I will not receive any better senior support that would help me start from scratch.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

...a result, you will be highly appreciated with a very bad rating and feedback. 5. salary is very low and there is no hike or promotion if you are not favourite candidate of your manager

Salary - Bad

+4 more

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

+2 more

Dislikes

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

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Hi everyone, I have 3.6 years of IT experience and currently work at a service-based company in Pune. My current CTC is 14 LPA (13.5 LPA fixed). I recently received an offer from Novartis Hyderabad as Data Analyst level 3 with a CTC of 19.9 LPA (18.3 LPA fixed). Is this a good offer, or is it on the lower side for my experience? Would appreciate your suggestions! Any answers from people working at Novartis pls ?

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Cognizant Data Specialist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Data Specialist at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Data Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹9.4 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 8 years).

The top 10% of Data Specialist at Cognizant earn more than ₹9.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹13.0 Lakhs per year. Data 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 30+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Data Specialist at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Data Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹46,962 to ₹48,075 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹9.4 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 30+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Data Specialist in India?

Accenture	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹21.9 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc.	₹11.1 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹17.1 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 Data Specialist in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

HCL Group	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹12.6 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year
NielsenIQ	₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.8 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 Data Specialist at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Data Specialist salary in India ranges between ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹9.4 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 35 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.