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Cognizant IT & Information Security Department Salaries in Gurgaon / Gurugram

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4 - 15 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (33 salaries)
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ā‚¹8.8 L/yr - ā‚¹29 L/yr

34 job openings
3 - 8 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (17 salaries)
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ā‚¹6.5 L/yr - ā‚¹19.1 L/yr

179 job openings
2 - 6 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (10 salaries)
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ā‚¹3 L/yr - ā‚¹6 L/yr

18 job openings
7 - 10 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (7 salaries)
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ā‚¹14 L/yr - ā‚¹27.1 L/yr

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6 - 11 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (6 salaries)
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ā‚¹15.7 L/yr - ā‚¹22 L/yr

0 - 1 year exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (5 salaries)
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ā‚¹4 L/yr - ā‚¹4.5 L/yr

0 - 7 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (5 salaries)
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ā‚¹3.3 L/yr - ā‚¹14.5 L/yr

15 job openings
0 - 3 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (5 salaries)
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ā‚¹2.6 L/yr - ā‚¹4 L/yr

6 job openings
7 - 15 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (5 salaries)
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ā‚¹14 L/yr - ā‚¹20.4 L/yr

8 job openings
1 - 8 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (4 salaries)
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ā‚¹8.2 L/yr - ā‚¹19.2 L/yr

12 - 13 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (3 salaries)
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ā‚¹23 L/yr - ā‚¹30.8 L/yr

77 job openings
3 - 6 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (3 salaries)
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ā‚¹8.6 L/yr - ā‚¹12 L/yr

10 job openings
3 - 4 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (3 salaries)
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ā‚¹8 L/yr - ā‚¹11.5 L/yr

1 - 2 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (3 salaries)
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ā‚¹4.4 L/yr - ā‚¹5 L/yr

3 - 7 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (3 salaries)
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ā‚¹10.5 L/yr - ā‚¹16.1 L/yr

7 - 8 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (3 salaries)
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ā‚¹22 L/yr - ā‚¹28.7 L/yr

1 job opening
1 - 4 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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ā‚¹5.3 L/yr - ā‚¹18.5 L/yr

4 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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ā‚¹7.8 L/yr - ā‚¹9.4 L/yr

9 - 10 years exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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ā‚¹31.7 L/yr - ā‚¹35 L/yr

0 - 1 year exp. Ā· Gurgaon / Gurugram (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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ā‚¹2.2 L/yr - ā‚¹3 L/yr

Last Updated: 18 Jan, 2025

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3.5

Rated by 31 employees for salary & benefits

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IT & Information Security Department

3.0
Ā Ā ā€¢Ā Ā posted on 22 Jan 2025

3.0
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Cognizant offers a wide range of career paths in IT, consulting, and business process services, which can be appealing to professionals looking to grow their careers.

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Dislikes

The work hours used to affect my work life balance and I feel that salary increments and promotions are slower compared to competitors.

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  • Work satisfaction - Poor
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IT & Information Security Department

3.0
Ā Ā ā€¢Ā Ā posted on 08 Nov 2024

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Learning skills are good, they have provided lot of courses so that we can learn new skills and upgrade ourselves.

  • Skill development - Good
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Salary, hike is also not much. being a programmer I am working same as my colleagues who are PA but I am getting paid very less compared to them.

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  • Salary - Poor
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IT & Information Security Department

4.0
Ā Ā ā€¢Ā Ā posted on 22 Oct 2024

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Work culture is great. There is lot of effort & importance given to training & reskilling.

  • Salary - Good
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Pay package is not the best but ifs OK. Even after honestly working with your best efforts & good ratings, you will not get promotion unless you really push for it.

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IT & Information Security Department

4.0
Ā Ā ā€¢Ā Ā posted on 20 Oct 2024

5.0
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If the client is good, Cognizant is good. They offered good salary when hired and when promoted. Udemy and Coursera access for free. Even if we get no work for a month or more, they hold you in the project before releasing you to bench.

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  • Salary - Excellent
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When the client is bad, so is Cognizant. Getting release from your manager is tough. All the above factors depends on the clients employees get.

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IT & Information Security Department

3.0
Ā Ā ā€¢Ā Ā posted on 04 Oct 2024

4.0
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1. Good Leave Plan: Cognizant offers a generous leave policy, allowing employees flexibility when it comes to time off. 2. Guidance and Support: The company provides strong guidance to employees, ensuring they have the resources needed to perform well in their roles. 3. Cab Facilities: Transportation is well taken care of with cab services provided, which helps in work-life balance, especially for those working late or in shifts. 4. Good Customer Support: Cognizant is known for its client satisfaction and maintaining strong relationships with customers, which reflects positively on the employees involved.

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  • Salary - Good
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...ainty regarding long-term job security, which can be stressful for employees. 4. Inadequate Salary Hikes: Salary increments are often not on par with industry standards, leaving employees feeling undervalued.

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  • Job security - Poor
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Cognizant Salary FAQs

How much does Cognizant pay per year?
The average Cognizant salary ranges from approximately ā‚¹0.2 Lakh to ā‚¹0.2 Lakh per year for a Safety Engineer and ā‚¹94 Lakhs to ā‚¹96 Lakhs per year for a Senior Director Finance. Salary estimates are based on 181 Cognizant salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Cognizant employees rate the overall salary and benefits package 3.5/5 stars.
What is the highest salary in Cognizant?
The highest-paying job at Cognizant is a Senior Director Finance with a salary of ā‚¹94 Lakhs to ā‚¹96 Lakhs per year. The top 10% of employees earn more than ā‚¹18.29 lakhs per year. The top 1% earn more than a whopping ā‚¹32.16 lakhs per year.
What is the minimum salary in Cognizant?
Minimum salary at Cognizant depends on the role you are applying for. For Processing Executive the minimum salary is ā‚¹1 Lakh to ā‚¹5.1 Lakhs per year, and for Programmer Analyst Trainee the minimum salary is ā‚¹1 Lakh to ā‚¹4.5 Lakhs per year and so on.
What is the salary package for freshers in Cognizant?
The average salary at Cognizant for freshers varies from ā‚¹0.7 Lakh to ā‚¹4 Lakhs per year for Information Technology Support Engineer and ā‚¹11 Lakhs to ā‚¹15 Lakhs per year for Senior Business Development Analyst.
What is the notice period at Cognizant in IT & Information Security Department in Gurgaon / Gurugram?
According to AmbitionBox, 47% of the Cognizant employees in IT & Information Security Department in Gurgaon / Gurugram reported a notice period of 3 Months, 27% reported a notice period of 2 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 268 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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