Cognizant Investment Banking Associate Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 12 years exp.

₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹11.3 Lakhs

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54% less than the average Investment Banking Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 12 years of experience

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BFSI, Investments & Trading Investment Banking Associate Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
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Finance & Accounting Investment Banking Associate Salary 2 - 12 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹11.9 L/yr

Last Updated: 9 Feb 2025

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Wipro Investment Banking Associate Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹5.1 L/yr 54% less
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Tech Mahindra Investment Banking Associate Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹3.4 L/yr 54% less
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Investment Banking Associate Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 19% less
HCLTech Investment Banking Associate Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹2.3 L/yr 71% less
Capgemini Investment Banking Associate Salary 2 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr 41% less

Investment Banking Associate salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹11.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 12 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Investment Banking Associate salaries

Last Updated: 9 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.3 L/yr - ₹3.4 L/yr
2 years (3 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr
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3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.6 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹13.7 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹16.4 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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

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.

Process Specialist in Greater Noida

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0

• posted on 16 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work culture is excellent. Mixed culture makes it really good work environment. Free hand in New Projects for getting new profile.

Job security - Excellent

+2 more

Dislikes

Salary as per industry standards is less, Increment as per previous followups has not been great. But favouritism plays it's part.

Salary - Poor

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 28 Nov 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Stability is good. Though in the ongoing global recession, many of my co-workers had to leave projects because of project ramp down and did not get any other projects. Instead of recruiting employees from bench in other projects they are hiring more from people outside.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Appraisal is bad. So joining with low salary does not help much in the long run, better to switch.

Salary - Poor

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Cognizant Investment Banking Associate Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Investment Banking Associate at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Investment Banking Associate at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹11.3 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 12 years).

The top 10% of Investment Banking Associate at Cognizant earn more than ₹14.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹14.0 Lakhs per year. Investment Banking Associate 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 Investment Banking Associate at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Investment Banking Associate at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹52,839 to ₹54,083 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹11.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 12 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 is the salary of a Investment Banking Associate in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

The salary of a Investment Banking Associate at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹4.8 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹6.6 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹8.1 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹5.1 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 Investment Banking Associate at Cognizant in India?

The salary growth for a Investment Banking Associate at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Investment Banking Associate can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹1.3 Lakhs to ₹3.4 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹5.4 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹6.3 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Investment Banking Associate salary in India ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹11.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 12 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.