Cognizant Chennai IT Analyst Salaries by 20+ Employees

0 - 9 years exp.

₹3.9 Lakhs - ₹15.5 Lakhs

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At par with the average IT Analyst Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 9 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA IT Analyst Salary 2 - 9 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
Engineering - Hardware & Networks IT Analyst Salary 2 - 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr
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Human Resources IT Analyst Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹14.8 L/yr
Consulting IT Analyst Salary 9 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹15.8 L/yr

Last Updated: 21 Dec 2024

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Cognizant IT Analyst Salary

0 - 9 years exp. (23 salaries)

₹3.9 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr

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TCS IT Analyst Salary 3 - 11 years exp. (11.4k salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 2% more
Infosys IT Analyst Salary 3 - 10 years exp. (58 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 5% less
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HCLTech IT Analyst Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (49 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 59% less
HCL Group IT Analyst Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr 69% less
NTT DATA, Inc. IT Analyst Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr 40% less
NTT Data IT Analyst Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr 35% less
Accenture IT Analyst Salary 3 - 11 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹6.1 L/yr - ₹16.8 L/yr 2% more	9 job openings
Tech Mahindra IT Analyst Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr 23% less
HCL Infosystems IT Analyst Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹4.9 L/yr 65% less
IBM IT Analyst Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr At par
Wipro IT Analyst Salary 3 - 10 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr 10% less
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Capgemini IT Analyst Salary 5 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr 23% less
DXC Technology IT Analyst Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr 49% less

IT Analyst salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 23 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant IT Analyst salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 21 Dec 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr
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2 years (3 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹11.6 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹16.3 L/yr
5 years (4 salaries)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.2 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10 L/yr - ₹23.3 L/yr
8 years (5 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
9 years (3 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹23.7 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

5.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 18 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

Dislikes

Cognizant will not pay you well , Even if you are eligible for a better pay at the correct time they will release you from the project so that they don't have to promote you

Salary - Poor

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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

Programmer Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

Programmer Analyst in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 04 Jan 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.

Salary - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

No work life balance. No projects in company so they silently fires. Not so good culture. Not so get promotion(1-5%hike only) or no benefits (whole year). Not that much bonus yearly.

Skill development - Poor

+4 more

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Cognizant IT Analyst Salary FAQs

What is the salary of IT Analyst at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a IT Analyst at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 9 years).

The top 10% of IT Analyst in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹15.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹23.7 Lakhs per year. IT Analyst 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 IT Analyst at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a IT Analyst at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹70,292 to ₹72,099 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 9 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.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for IT Analyst in India?

TCS	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹11.0 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 IT Analyst in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Infosys	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹9.4 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year
NTT Data	₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹7.3 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.

How the salary growth look like for a IT Analyst at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹11.6 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant IT Analyst salary in Chennai ranges between ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 23 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.