Monthly In-hand Salary
23% more than the average Information Technology Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 5 - 10 years of experience
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6 - 10
years
exp.
(14
salaries)
|  ₹7.1 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
Engineering - Software & QA
Information Technology Specialist Salary
5 - 10
years
exp.
(14
salaries)
| ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹24.6 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Information Technology Specialist Salary
6 - 8
years
exp.
(8
salaries)
| ₹6.9 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
Project & Program Management
Information Technology Specialist Salary
7 - 8
years
exp.
(3
salaries)
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
Customer Success, Service & Operations
Information Technology Specialist Salary
7 - 8
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr |
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|---|---|---|
 IBM Information Technology Specialist Salary
6 - 18 years exp. (210 salaries) | ₹6 L/yr - ₹26.1 L/yr 
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 HCLTech Information Technology Specialist Salary
3 - 10 years exp. (189 salaries) | ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr
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 HCL Group Information Technology Specialist Salary
4 - 9 years exp. (28 salaries) | ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹10.9 L/yr
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 TCS Information Technology Specialist Salary
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 DXC Technology Information Technology Specialist Salary
2 - 14 years exp. (19 salaries) | ₹4.9 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
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 Accenture Information Technology Specialist Salary
2 - 14 years exp. (16 salaries) | ₹8.3 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
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 Infosys Information Technology Specialist Salary
4 - 13 years exp. (15 salaries) | ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
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 HCL Infosystems Information Technology Specialist Salary
3 - 7 years exp. (9 salaries) | ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr
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 NTT Data Information Technology Specialist Salary
1 - 8 years exp. (7 salaries) | ₹4.9 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
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 Wipro Information Technology Specialist Salary
1 - 9 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr
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 Tech Mahindra Information Technology Specialist Salary
12 - 18 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹18 L/yr - ₹25.5 L/yr 
41%
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 Dell EMC Information Technology Specialist Salary
2 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries) | ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
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 Capgemini Information Technology Specialist Salary
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Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Information Technology Specialist
Experience wise Cognizant Information Technology Specialist salaries
Last Updated: 5 Apr 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 5 years (4 salaries) |
₹5.8
L/yr
- ₹16
L/yr
|
| 6 years (7 salaries) |
₹6.7
L/yr
- ₹17.5
L/yr
|
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| 7 years (7 salaries) |
₹7.2
L/yr
- ₹17.5
L/yr
|
| 8 years (17 salaries) |
₹7
L/yr
- ₹23.7
L/yr
|
| 9 years (8 salaries) |
₹8
L/yr
- ₹24.6
L/yr
|
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Cognizant Information Technology Specialist Salary FAQs
The top 10% of Information Technology Specialist at Cognizant earn more than ₹20.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹25.9 Lakhs per year. Information Technology Specialist 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 50+ Cognizant employees in India.
| Tech Mahindra | ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹25.5 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.
| Accenture | ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year |
| IBM | ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹26.1 Lakhs per year |
| DXC Technology | ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year |
| Infosys | ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year |
| TCS | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹13.3 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.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 5 years | ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year |
| 6 years | ₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹17.5 Lakhs per year |
| 7 years | ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹17.5 Lakhs per year |
| 8 years | ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹23.7 Lakhs per year |
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Cognizant Information Technology Specialist salary
in
India
ranges between ₹6.3
Lakhs to ₹26
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
55
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.