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Cognizant Freelancer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
0 - 15 years exp.
₹2 Lakhs - ₹8 Lakhs
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22% less than the average Freelancer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 15 years of experience

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Last Updated: 25 Jan 2025

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Freelancer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2 Lakhs to ₹8 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Freelancer salaries

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₹2.9 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹3.9 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.2

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • Job security - Poor
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Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

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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

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  • Skill development - Poor
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Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 17 Mar 2025
1.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

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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.

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  • 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

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  • Salary - Bad
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Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

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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.

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

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

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

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IT & Information Security Department

2.0
  •  posted on 20 Feb 2025
2.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

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  • Salary - Poor
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Cognizant Freelancer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Freelancer at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Freelancer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 15 years).

The top 10% of Freelancer at Cognizant earn more than ₹18.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹18.3 Lakhs per year. Freelancer 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 4 Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Freelancer at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Freelancer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹42,432 to ₹43,561 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 15 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 4 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 Freelancer in India?
IBM ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 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.
What is the salary of a Freelancer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Freelancer at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Wipro ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 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 Freelancer at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Freelancer at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Freelancer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
3 years ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹3.7 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹4.1 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹4.6 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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Cognizant Freelancer salary in India ranges between ₹2 Lakhs to ₹8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.