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

1 - 4 years exp.

₹2 Lakhs - ₹5.5 Lakhs

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31% less than the average Escalation Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 4 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Escalation Specialist Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Escalation Specialist Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Escalation Specialist Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
Risk Management & Compliance Escalation Specialist Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Escalation Specialist Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr

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Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

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TCS Escalation Specialist Salary 4 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 82% more
Accenture Escalation Specialist Salary 2 - 10 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 82% more
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LTIMindtree Escalation Specialist Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr 185% more
Wells Fargo Escalation Specialist Salary 2 - 7 years exp. (46 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 83% more
Amazon Escalation Specialist Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (38 salaries)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 57% more	4 job openings

Escalation Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 36 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Escalation Specialist salaries

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (11 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr
2 years (15 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
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3 years (7 salaries)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr
4 years (3 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.0

Rated by 4 employees for salary & benefits

Escalation Specialist in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Escalation Specialist Department

3.0

• posted on 04 Oct 2022

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I was exit on 20th of a month but they did not credited my salary. I was joined on 11th November 2021, they credited salary for starting 20 days but they didn't give salary for last 20 days, I do not know why?

Dislikes

They change the work role suddenly

Salary - Poor

+4 more

Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

Promotions - Poor

Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

Skill development - Excellent

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Dislikes

Salary is lower compared to other firms.

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Cognizant Escalation Specialist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Escalation Specialist at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Escalation Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 4 years).

The top 10% of Escalation Specialist at Cognizant earn more than ₹4.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹5.5 Lakhs per year. Escalation 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 Escalation Specialist at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Escalation Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹23,586 to ₹25,046 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 4 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 Escalation Specialist in India?

LTIMindtree	₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year
Wells Fargo	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
Amazon	₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹10.0 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.

How the salary growth look like for a Escalation Specialist at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.8 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹5.2 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year

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