Cognizant IT Operations Associate Salaries by 3 Employees (Updated 2025)

4 - 8 years exp.

₹7.5 Lakhs - ₹16 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (94%)

₹9.9 Lakhs

Variable (6%)

₹0.6 Lakh

150% more than the average IT Operations Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 8 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations IT Operations Associate Salary 7 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA IT Operations Associate Salary 4 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 11 Jan 2025

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IT Operations Associate salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹16 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 3 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant IT Operations Associate salaries

Last Updated: 11 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr
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8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr

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4.0

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How the salary growth look like for a IT Operations Associate at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
4 years	₹6.8 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹9.2 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹14.4 Lakhs to ₹18.4 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant IT Operations Associate salary in India ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹16 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 3 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.