Cognizant Chennai Information Technology Specialist Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 10 years exp.

₹6.7 Lakhs - ₹23 Lakhs

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32% more than the average Information Technology Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 10 years of experience

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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Information Technology Specialist Salary 6 - 9 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹8.2 L/yr - ₹16.3 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Information Technology Specialist Salary 6 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹7.8 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Information Technology Specialist Salary 6 - 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.7 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
Project & Program Management Information Technology Specialist Salary 7 - 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.7 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations Information Technology Specialist Salary 7 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Information Technology Specialist Salary

6 - 10 years exp. (14 salaries)

₹6.7 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr

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HCLTech Information Technology Specialist Salary 4 - 10 years exp. (24 salaries)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 60% less
IBM Information Technology Specialist Salary 6 - 18 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr 8% more
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Infosys Information Technology Specialist Salary 8 - 13 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 16% less
HCL Group Information Technology Specialist Salary 4 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 58% less
CMA CGM Information Technology Specialist Salary 7 - 10 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr 17% less

Information Technology Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹23 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 10 years. Salary estimates are based on 14 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Information Technology Specialist salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (3 salaries)	₹6.7 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
7 years (3 salaries)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr
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8 years (3 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
9 years (4 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹18.1 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15.5 L/yr - ₹19.8 L/yr

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3.7

Rated by 5 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Systems Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

1.0

• posted on 03 Apr 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The night shift allowance, 6th day allowance is better than some other organizations.

Dislikes

Many things, toxic office politics, unpaid overtime, over-the-top cost-cutting practices, slow growth, biased ratings, code of conduct malpractice, biased regionalism, fraudulent HR practices etc.

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

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.

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.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

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Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

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for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

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...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

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Cognizant Information Technology Specialist Salary FAQs

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

The average salary of a Information Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 10 years).

The top 10% of Information Technology Specialist in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹18.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹23.0 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Information Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1,00,268 to ₹1,02,998 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 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 10+ 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 Specialist in India?

IBM	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹24.5 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 Specialist in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Infosys	₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
CMA CGM	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹14.4 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹8.0 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 Information Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹18.1 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Information Technology Specialist salary in Chennai ranges between ₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹23 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 14 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.