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Cognizant IT Engineer salaries in Chennai

Annual salary range
0 - 7 years exp.
₹5.8 Lakhs - ₹15.6 Lakhs
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107% more than the average IT Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 7 years of experience

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IT & Information Security
IT Engineer Salary
0 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
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3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹8.7 L/yr - ₹13.4 L/yr

Last Updated: 27 Jan 2025

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IT Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹15.6 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant IT Engineer salaries in Chennai

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Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr
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₹5.8 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹7.6 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

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Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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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

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Dislikes

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

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Data Science & Analytics Department

3.0
  •  posted on 04 Feb 2022

2.0
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Except monthly salary, nothing to be present for liking

  • Job security - Excellent
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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

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  • Salary - Poor
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Department

4.0
  •  posted on 01 Oct 2020

3.0
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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 .

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  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

Inadequate compensation / benefits .

Engineering - Hardware & Networks Department

3.0
  •  posted on 20 Apr 2022

3.0
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All benefits are standard and all service companies give that. One good point is that you get more in hand salary as compared to other companies. No hidden components to CTC.

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Dislikes

...n 2018. HR were asking employees to quit if you are on bench more than 2 months. Salary hike and promotions were minimal

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  • Job security - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 23 Jan 2025

4.0
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...ith. But I should say it also purely depends on the team which we have put into. The salary is higher for freshers and lateral compared to other companies.

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  • Salary - Good
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We cannot expect good ratings and promotion even if we deserve it. As they ask you to work 10 hrs continuously, you will not have time to develop your skills.

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  • Skill development - Poor
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Cognizant IT Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of IT Engineer at Cognizant Chennai?
IT Engineer salary at Cognizant in Chennai ranges between ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹15.6 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 7 years. According to our estimates it is 107% more than the average IT Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Chennai.
How does the salary of a IT Engineer at Cognizant Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a IT Engineer at Cognizant is 107% more than the average salary of a IT Engineer in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What is the salary of a IT Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?
  • TCS IT Engineer Salary - ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹6.3 Lakhs per year
  • Flex IT Engineer Salary - ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
  • HCLTech IT Engineer Salary - ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹5.4 Lakhs per year
  • Virtusa Consulting Services IT Engineer Salary - ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
  • Wipro IT Engineer Salary - ₹1.3 Lakhs to ₹3.8 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a IT Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?
The estimated take-home salary of a IT Engineer at Cognizant ranges between ₹66,182 per month to ₹67,874 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant IT Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹15.6 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 7 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for IT Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?
According to AmbitionBox, 50% of the Cognizant IT Engineers in Chennai reported a notice period of 3 Months, 25% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 4 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant IT Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹15.6 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 5 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.