Cognizant Chennai Information Technology Recruiter Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 5 years exp.

₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹5.7 Lakhs

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50% more than the average Information Technology Recruiter Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 5 years of experience

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Human Resources Information Technology Recruiter Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (24 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5.7 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Information Technology Recruiter Salary 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Information Technology Recruiter Salary

1 - 5 years exp. (27 salaries)

₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5.7 L/yr

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HCLTech Information Technology Recruiter Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (33 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr 32% less
TCS Information Technology Recruiter Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (20 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 4% more
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Accenture Information Technology Recruiter Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹1.7 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 24% less
Tech Mahindra Information Technology Recruiter Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 17% less
Capgemini Information Technology Recruiter Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 7% less
Wipro Information Technology Recruiter Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 6% less
HCL Group Information Technology Recruiter Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr 27% less

Information Technology Recruiter salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹5.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 27 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Information Technology Recruiter salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (6 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5.1 L/yr
2 years (8 salaries)	₹2.9 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr
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3 years (8 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr
4 years (4 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹5.7 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr

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Information Technology Recruiter

1 - 5 years exp.

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2 - 8 years exp.

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3.0

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Associate Consultant in Pune

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

5.0

• posted on 01 Oct 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant is the best organisation in terms of working, learning and development but poor part is Salary increment is very less and promotions almost not getting

Skill development - Excellent

+3 more

Dislikes

Existing employee didn't get the upto mark salary and promotion.

Salary - Poor

+1 more

Team Lead in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

2.0

• posted on 18 Nov 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing to like.. only thing is atleast you will get your salary on time

Dislikes

Everything… Salary, company culture , appraisal nothing is there… do not even provide relocation charges for company initiated relocations!!! One of the worst place to work

Salary - Bad

+5 more

Team Lead in Mumbai (working remotely)

Full Time

Quality Assurance Department

2.0

• posted on 08 Mar 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

They give good package while joining

Dislikes

Their talent supply team is useless. When you are on bench, they won't contact you or try to place you in some project. It becomes completely your responsibility to search a project for yourself

Skill development - Bad

+3 more

Team Lead in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0

• posted on 18 Oct 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Job security

Job security - Good

Dislikes

Salary & Benefits are poor, Not up to the expectations. No work life balance. 10 hrs working + min 1hrs to max 2hrs travelling for one side, i.e 14hrs approx gone only for company. 10hrs personal life :(

Salary - Poor

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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 Information Technology Recruiter Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Information Technology Recruiter at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Information Technology Recruiter at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹5.7 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 5 years).

The top 10% of Information Technology Recruiter in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹5.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹5.7 Lakhs per year. Information Technology Recruiter 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 20+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Information Technology Recruiter at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Information Technology Recruiter at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹33,628 to ₹34,888 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹5.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 5 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 20+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Information Technology Recruiter at Cognizant in Chennai?

To be a Information Technology Recruiter at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- IT Recruitment
- Sourcing
- Recruitment
- Technical Recruitment
- Screening

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Information Technology Recruiter in India?

TCS	₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹6.5 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 Recruiter in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

The salary of a Information Technology Recruiter at companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Wipro	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹3.0 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 Information Technology Recruiter at Cognizant in Chennai?

The salary growth for a Information Technology Recruiter at Cognizant in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Information Technology Recruiter in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹5.1 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹5.2 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹5.3 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹5.7 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Information Technology Recruiter salary in Chennai ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹5.7 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 27 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.