Cognizant Individual Contributor Salaries by 6 Employees

9 - 10 years exp.

₹13.9 Lakhs - ₹16 Lakhs

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9% more than the average Individual Contributor Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 9 - 10 years of experience

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Last Updated: 27 Mar 2024

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Individual Contributor salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹13.9 Lakhs to ₹16 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 10 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Individual Contributor salaries

Last Updated: 27 Mar 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.9 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
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10 years (5 salaries)	₹6.1 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

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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

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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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1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

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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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I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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Cognizant Individual Contributor Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Individual Contributor at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Individual Contributor at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹13.9 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 9 years to 10 years).

The top 10% of Individual Contributor at Cognizant earn more than ₹16.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹16.0 Lakhs per year. Individual Contributor 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 6 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Individual Contributor at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Individual Contributor at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,05,362 to ₹1,08,257 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹13.9 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 9 years to 10 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 6 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 Individual Contributor in India?

Capgemini	₹18.1 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc.	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹16.4 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹12.5 Lakhs to ₹22.0 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 Individual Contributor in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Tech Mahindra	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹22.3 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹20.0 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 Individual Contributor at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
9 years	₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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