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0 - 6 years exp.
₹3.6
Lakhs - ₹13.4
Lakhs
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Average annual salary for most employees Salary comparison with similar companies Estimated monthly take-home salary
Average annual salary for most employees Salary comparison with similar companies Estimated monthly take-home salary44% more than the average Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 6 years of experience
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Engineering - Software & QA
Engineer Salary
0 - 6
years
exp.
(37
salaries)
|  ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹11.6 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Engineer Salary
2 - 4
years
exp.
(5
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.6
Lakhs
to ₹13.4
Lakhs
per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. Salary
estimates are based on
86 latest salaries received
from various employees of Cognizant.
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Experience wise Cognizant Engineer salaries
Last Updated: 19 Jan 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Fresher (11 salaries) |
₹3
L/yr
- ₹5
L/yr
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| 1 year (7 salaries) |
₹2.2
L/yr
- ₹9.6
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| 2 years (18 salaries) |
₹3
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- ₹9.5
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| 3 years (18 salaries) |
₹3.7
L/yr
- ₹12.5
L/yr
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| 4 years (19 salaries) |
₹4.5
L/yr
- ₹15
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Cognizant Engineer Salary FAQs
What is the salary of Engineer at Cognizant?
Engineer salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹13.4 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. According to our estimates it is 44% more than the average Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 86 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.
How does the salary of a Engineer at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Engineer at Cognizant is 44% more than the average salary of a Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What are the top skills required to work as a Engineer at Cognizant?
Java, SQL, Javascript, Process Audit and Java are some of the popular skills required to work as a Engineer at Cognizant India.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Engineer in India?
- IBM Engineer Salary - ₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹32.7 Lakhs per year
- NielsenIQ Engineer Salary - ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹22.5 Lakhs per year
- TELUS International Philippines Engineer Salary - ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year
- DXC Technology Engineer Salary - ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹14.6 Lakhs per year
- NTT Data Engineer Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹13.7 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
- Genpact Engineer Salary - ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs per year
- Capgemini Engineer Salary - ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
- Atos Engineer Salary - ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹6.9 Lakhs per year
- Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Engineer Salary - ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year
- Infosys Engineer Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Engineer at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Engineer at Cognizant ranges between ₹61,094 per month to ₹62,642 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹13.4 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Engineer at Cognizant?
According to AmbitionBox, 49% of the Cognizant Engineers reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 20% reported a notice period of 2 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 49 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.
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Cognizant Engineer salary
in
India
ranges between ₹3.6
Lakhs to ₹13.4
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
86
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.