Cognizant IT Engineer Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 11 years exp.

₹4.2 Lakhs - ₹15.6 Lakhs

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90% more than the average IT Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 11 years of experience

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Engineering - Hardware & Networks IT Engineer Salary 3 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹8.7 L/yr - ₹14.7 L/yr
IT & Information Security IT Engineer Salary 0 - 9 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹7.3 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics IT Engineer Salary 9 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr

Last Updated: 5 Mar 2025

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UST IT Engineer Salary 2 - 13 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr 26% less
HCL Group IT Engineer Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹0.8 L/yr - ₹3.3 L/yr 74% less
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IT Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹15.6 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 20 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant IT Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 5 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (4 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.6 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
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2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9 L/yr - ₹16.6 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr
8 years (4 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr
9 years (3 salaries)	₹8.4 L/yr - ₹14.7 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.4 L/yr - ₹14.7 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.4 L/yr - ₹21.6 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.2

Rated by 11 employees for salary & benefits

IT Infrastructure Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

5.0

• posted on 13 Apr 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant is working on strengthening it's own associates by optimising learning scopes and internal evaluation for promotion

Skill development - Excellent

+3 more

Dislikes

... document submission. They know only to reject without any proper justification. They think they are paying the salary from their pocket only

Senior IT Associate in Kolkata

Data Science & Analytics Department

3.0

• posted on 04 Feb 2022

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Except monthly salary, nothing to be present for liking

Job security - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

No growth, no upskill push from your manager, And if you upskill yourself alongwith your work from learning portal, no body will appreciate or use your skill in project. Management is least bothered about your older skills and upskilling and your career growth

Salary - Poor

+3 more

Senior Network Engineer in Kolkata

Engineering - Hardware & Networks Department

4.0

• posted on 01 Oct 2020

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I think work balance is quite good . Work culture is a bit mixed bag for me . Management is supportive to some extent . Job security is there and there are ample learning opportunities on offer .

Skill development - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

Inadequate compensation / benefits .

Processing Executive in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

4.0

• posted on 25 Mar 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Working at cognizant really helps me a lot both in personal and professional way .The work life balance & company culture was good and the allowances they provide apart from the salary was excellent...I really enjoyed my 3 years at Cognizant.

Salary - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

One thing I dislike about these companies are there is no guarantee of job security...they will pick 10/15 employees and moved them to different project within the company (internal movement)..which I think is a part of business but needs to be reviewed....

Job security - Bad

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

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Cognizant IT Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of IT Engineer at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a IT Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹15.6 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 11 years).

The top 10% of IT Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹14.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹15.6 Lakhs per year. IT Engineer 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 Engineer at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a IT Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹68,450 to ₹70,205 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹15.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 11 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 Engineer in India?

Infosys

₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹13.0 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 Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

NTT	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
UST	₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹11.3 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹10.4 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.5 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 Engineer at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹12.4 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹6.6 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant IT Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹15.6 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 20 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.