Cognizant Chennai Developer Associate Salaries by 100+ Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 6 years exp.

₹4 Lakhs - ₹14.4 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

24% more than the average Developer Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 6 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Developer Associate Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (95 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Developer Associate Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹6.2 L/yr - ₹9.9 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Developer Associate Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr
UX, Design & Architecture Developer Associate Salary 6 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.6 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

Last Updated: 23 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Developer Associate Salary

2 - 6 years exp. (119 salaries)

₹4 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
IBM Developer Associate Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 5% less
TCS Developer Associate Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr 54% less
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Accenture Developer Associate Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 44% less	2 job openings
HCLTech Developer Associate Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr 27% less
Capgemini Developer Associate Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr 30% less

Developer Associate salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4 Lakhs to ₹14.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 119 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Developer Associate salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 23 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (13 salaries)	₹4.3 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr
3 years (30 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
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4 years (30 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr
5 years (23 salaries)	₹6.2 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr
6 years (23 salaries)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.3

Rated by 8 employees for salary & benefits

Developer Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Insurance Department

3.0

• posted on 22 Jul 2020

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...eing done in most of the service based companies due to less available projects. But they could go with some other options like leave without pay until this recession gets over.

Work satisfaction - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Job security - Poor

Software Developer in Chennai

Full Time

Quality Assurance Department

1.0

• posted on 27 Dec 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

No hike, no job security, no skill development, no easy transportation.even if you learn new technologies they will ask for experience and make you work in technology which you already know.if you do "jing jack" you will get everything else you will be cornered and make you to think resigning is best than staying there

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Software Developer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 28 Aug 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The environment is pretty good and gets to learn new things.Also workload is manageable.

Work satisfaction - Excellent

+2 more

Dislikes

...curity. Silent layoffs are done in a disrespectful way including good employees. Very low salary for employees. And mainly doesn't settles your remaining amount after your resignation.

Job security - Bad

+1 more

Senior Infra Developer in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 06 Aug 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1)Work Life balance is slightly at the better end 2) access to learning sites like udemy to go through any course to learn 3)mostly Hybrid at present and in some projects WFH is still there 4)People are very professional overall.

Company culture - Good

Dislikes

1) Limited salary hikes 2)Delayed promotions 3)Mostly support based projects 4)In hybrid model no dedicated ODC, which makes it difficult to get seats as there are limited availability 5)Need to be very much exceptional to get rewards or recognition and one might often feel underappreciated and thankless. 6)Under health insurance scheme there is no coverage for domiciliary expenses. 7)Sometimes one might need to follow up multiple time regarding allowances even if the required steps are initiated from the project.

Promotions - Poor

Salesforce Developer in Pune

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

1.0

• posted on 03 Aug 2023

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The work is so pathetic that if you are smart and know how to play with the managers you can easily cut it down to 2-3 hours a day max.

Work-life balance - Good

Dislikes

...er level compared to my experience level and I still think its very low level. The salary is also pathetic and if you are a slacker or a lateral hire with less than 2 years at cognizant its okay to work at. Other than that just leave it and aim higher.

Salary - Bad

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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 Developer Associate Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Developer Associate at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Developer Associate at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹14.4 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 6 years).

The top 10% of Developer Associate in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹10.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹14.4 Lakhs per year. Developer Associate 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.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Developer Associate at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Developer Associate at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹60,866 to ₹62,408 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹14.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 6 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 100+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What is the salary of a Developer Associate in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

IBM	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹9.1 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹4.8 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 Developer Associate at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹7.6 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹14.4 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Developer Associate salary in Chennai ranges between ₹4 Lakhs to ₹14.4 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 119 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.