Cognizant Chennai Finance Executive Salaries by 100+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 13 years exp.

₹3.3 Lakhs - ₹12.6 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (95%)

₹7.7 Lakhs

Variable (5%)

₹0.5 Lakh

130% more than the average Finance Executive Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 13 years of experience

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Finance & Accounting Finance Executive Salary 0 - 13 years exp. (104 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations Finance Executive Salary 1 - 11 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
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Human Resources Finance Executive Salary 11 - 12 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.1 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr
Consulting Finance Executive Salary 1 - 10 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.6 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr
BFSI, Investments & Trading Finance Executive Salary 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 28 Feb 2025

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Cognizant Finance Executive Salary

0 - 13 years exp. (128 salaries)

₹3.3 L/yr - ₹12.6 L/yr

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TCS Finance Executive Salary 1 - 13 years exp. (23 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 45% less
Accenture Finance Executive Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr 52% less
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Wipro Finance Executive Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 47% less
HCLTech Finance Executive Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr 60% less
IBM Finance Executive Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5.1 L/yr 55% less
DXC Technology Finance Executive Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5.1 L/yr 64% less
Tech Mahindra Finance Executive Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr 50% less
Capgemini Finance Executive Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr 52% less

Finance Executive salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹12.6 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 128 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Finance Executive salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 28 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.1 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr
1 year (15 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr
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2 years (21 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr
3 years (20 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
4 years (8 salaries)	₹5.7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
5 years (4 salaries)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.3 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr
7 years (3 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹14.8 L/yr
8 years (6 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
9 years (12 salaries)	₹5.1 L/yr - ₹14.1 L/yr
10 years (9 salaries)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr
11 years (14 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr
12 years (4 salaries)	₹5.1 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr
13 years (8 salaries)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr

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Finance Executive

0 - 13 years exp.

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3 - 17 years exp.

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.2

Rated by 15 employees for salary & benefits

Finance Executive in Chennai

Finance & Accounting Department

1.0

• posted on 04 May 2018

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

I worked here for 2 years with no Bonus or increment. For a finance person it is more difficult since the finance for Cognizant global, sits in Chennai. And they break you with racism. They plot to throw you out.

Salary - Poor

+5 more

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

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

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Cognizant Finance Executive Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Finance Executive at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Finance Executive at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹12.6 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 13 years).

The top 10% of Finance Executive in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹10.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹15.7 Lakhs per year. Finance Executive 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 Finance Executive at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Finance Executive at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹60,245 to ₹61,768 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹12.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 13 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 are the key skills required to be a Finance Executive at Cognizant in Chennai?

To be a Finance Executive at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Finance
- IFRS
- US GAAP
- Auditing
- Accounting

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

What is the salary of a Finance Executive in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

TCS	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹5.8 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹5.3 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹4.5 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 Finance Executive at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹9.1 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹10.4 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant Finance Executive salary in Chennai ranges between ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹12.6 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 128 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.