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Cognizant IT Security Engineer salaries in India

Annual salary range
3 - 4 years exp.
₹7 Lakhs - ₹9.8 Lakhs
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24% more than the average IT Security Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 4 years of experience

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Last Updated: 15 Sep 2024

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IT Security Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 3 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant IT Security Engineer salaries

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3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹7 L/yr - ₹7.9 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr

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Cognizant IT Security Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹7 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 3 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.