Cognizant Chennai Instructional Designer Salaries by 10 Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 8 years exp.

₹4.9 Lakhs - ₹8 Lakhs

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At par with the average Instructional Designer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 8 years of experience

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Content, Editorial & Journalism Instructional Designer Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Instructional Designer Salary 5 - 6 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.1 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 21 Jan 2025

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Cognizant Instructional Designer Salary

2 - 8 years exp. (10 salaries)

₹4.9 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS Instructional Designer Salary 2 - 10 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr 12% more
HCLTech Instructional Designer Salary 7 - 11 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹9.6 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr 54% more
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Tech Mahindra Instructional Designer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr 13% less
Accenture Instructional Designer Salary 2 - 8 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 28% more
NTT DATA, Inc. Instructional Designer Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 29% less

Instructional Designer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 10 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Instructional Designer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 21 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.1 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.6 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr
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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹8.9 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.4 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.9 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Instructional Designer

Instructional Design Storyboarding Captivate Content Development Technical Writing Copy Writing E - learning LMS Content Writing Process design Snagit Mass Communication Presales English Literature RFPS

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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

Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

Promotions - Poor

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Cognizant Instructional Designer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Instructional Designer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Instructional Designer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 8 years).

The top 10% of Instructional Designer in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹7.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹8.0 Lakhs per year. Instructional Designer 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 Instructional Designer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Instructional Designer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹52,141 to ₹54,517 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 8 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.

What are the key skills required to be a Instructional Designer at Cognizant in Chennai?

To be a Instructional Designer at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Instructional Design
- Storyboarding
- Captivate
- Content Development
- Technical Writing

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 Instructional Designer in India?

HCLTech	₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.6 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 Instructional Designer in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Tech Mahindra	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.7 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc.	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹5.0 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 Instructional Designer at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹7.1 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹7.7 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Instructional Designer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 10 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.