Cognizant Graduate Trainee Salaries by 300+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 2 years exp.

₹2 Lakhs - ₹3.4 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

30% less than the average Graduate Trainee Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 2 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

IT & Information Security Graduate Trainee Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (40 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations Graduate Trainee Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Graduate Trainee Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (17 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
Finance & Accounting Graduate Trainee Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹3.1 L/yr

Last Updated: 1 Mar 2025

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IBM Graduate Trainee Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr 86% more
Accenture Graduate Trainee Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (4 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr 61% more
Genpact Graduate Trainee Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr 194% more
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Tata Group Graduate Trainee Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (4 salaries)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr 4% less
Capgemini Graduate Trainee Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (4 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr 42% more
DXC Technology Graduate Trainee Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (3 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 57% more
Atos Graduate Trainee Salary Fresher (3 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹3.3 L/yr 10% more
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Graduate Trainee salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2 Lakhs to ₹3.4 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 2 years. Salary estimates are based on 304 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Graduate Trainee salaries

Last Updated: 1 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (246 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹3.4 L/yr
1 year (48 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹3.1 L/yr
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2 years (10 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr

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₹10.1 L/yr - ₹18.6 L/yr

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₹3 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.2

Rated by 51 employees for salary & benefits

Graduate Trainee in Kolkata

Full Time

Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

3.0

• posted on 22 Jan 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

After coming from a general background it gives you a lot of exposure. If someone can grab the opportunity, he/she can get befitted.

Dislikes

The pay is low & in this low pay they ask employees to come to Bangalore. Some project managements are not that good. When asked for sick leave they ask to work after taking 2 hours of rest.

Graduate Trainee (working remotely)

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Sep 2022

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

You'll have access for udemy and you'll get good teammates

Dislikes

There is no any Sick leave, Casual leave , if you have any urgency then your leave Will not approved, if you are getting sick like fever ,cold and other things then you have to share doctor prescription afterthat they said please do half time and also there's no any Indian holiday and no any client Holiday, if you need any planned leave then you have to inform before a month and afterthat your leave will not be approved as you want and also very less salary for graduate trainee. One very intresting thing, Graduate Trainee and Engineer Trainee doing same work but Engineer trainee is getting double salary as compare to Graduate Trainee ,About shift you need to work after your shift not any exact time your log off time will be fixed but after log off you need to work because the work will assign before a minute of log off

Salary - Bad

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Graduate Trainee in Chennai

Finance & Accounting Department

1.0

• posted on 21 Apr 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Job security

Dislikes

...ng by other's, request for overtime but never approves the compensation request. Even though the company provides all the compensation benefits they wouldn't let us claim it. Even the manager tried to flirt with every women joined in that project.

Skill development - Bad

+4 more

Trainee in Pune

QA Department

4.0

• posted on 12 Aug 2020

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I was intern in cognizant from jan to may and even after WFH they have given the salary. My friends who are not in the cognizant,they were not given salary. Team members and manager are co-operative.

Company culture - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

Skill development - Poor

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

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

Salary - Bad

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Cognizant Graduate Trainee Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Graduate Trainee at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Graduate Trainee at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.4 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 2 years).

The top 10% of Graduate Trainee at Cognizant earn more than ₹3.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹3.0 Lakhs per year. Graduate Trainee 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 300+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Graduate Trainee at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Graduate Trainee at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹18,263 to ₹19,952 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 2 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 300+ 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 Graduate Trainee in India?

Genpact	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹5.6 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
NTT	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 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 Graduate Trainee in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Capgemini	₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹4.2 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹6.3 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
NTT Data	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc.	₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹3.5 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 Graduate Trainee at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.4 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.1 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹3.0 Lakhs per year

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