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Cognizant Information Technology IT salaries in India

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₹2.4 Lakhs - ₹18 Lakhs
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52% more than the average Information Technology IT Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for year of experience

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Last Updated: 22 Jun 2022

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Information Technology IT salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹18 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

5.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

4.0
  •  posted on 25 Mar 2025

5.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

Working at cognizant really helps me a lot both in personal and professional way .The work life balance & company culture was good and the allowances they provide apart from the salary was excellent...I really enjoyed my 3 years at Cognizant.

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  • Salary - Excellent
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One thing I dislike about these companies are there is no guarantee of job security...they will pick 10/15 employees and moved them to different project within the company (internal movement)..which I think is a part of business but needs to be reviewed....

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  • Job security - Bad

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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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Consulting Department

2.0
  •  posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0
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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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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0
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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

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...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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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

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  •  posted on 14 Mar 2025

2.0
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Nothing

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You'll go school everyday and work for 10hr but your salary will credited for 9hr, high level of micromanagement, you are notified supposed to take leave irrespective of any scenario (Parental leave or even your own family died) they'll convince you to take leave for 2-5days only. Everyday there will be special warning session with management for 1 hrs with whole floor (e.g, if you are not meeting up the target you'll be sacked, etc etc)

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  • Salary - Poor
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Cognizant Information Technology IT Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Information Technology IT at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Information Technology IT at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from null year to null year).

The top 10% of Information Technology IT at Cognizant earn more than ₹17.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹18.0 Lakhs per year. Information Technology IT 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 Information Technology IT at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Information Technology IT at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹72,133 to ₹73,993 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from null year to null year.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 Information Technology IT in India?
Infosys ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹20.0 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 Information Technology IT in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Information Technology IT at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

TCS ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹13.8 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹6.8 Lakhs per year
NTT Data ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹3.9 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.

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Cognizant Information Technology IT salary in India ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹18 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 6 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.