Cognizant IT Security Manager Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

11 - 13 years exp.

₹16.3 Lakhs - ₹24.1 Lakhs

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Salary of majority employees

17% less than the average IT Security Manager Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 11 - 13 years of experience

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Risk Management & Compliance IT Security Manager Salary 12 - 13 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹21.7 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks IT Security Manager Salary 12 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14.7 L/yr - ₹17.9 L/yr

Last Updated: 4 Jun 2024

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IT Security Manager salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹16.3 Lakhs to ₹24.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 11 years to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant IT Security Manager salaries

Last Updated: 4 Jun 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.2 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16.3 L/yr - ₹24.1 L/yr
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13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.1 L/yr - ₹24.1 L/yr

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Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

+3 more

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

Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

MNC benefits.

Dislikes

...you will come across all IT companies. Just learn to survive, upskill and excel. Do not depend on your job or salary, have multiple streams of income without moonlighting and switch jobs whenever you get a good opportunity. Work for your own success not for the company.

Salary - Poor

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What is the salary of IT Security Manager at Cognizant?

IT Security Manager salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹16.3 Lakhs to ₹24.1 Lakhs for experience between 11 years to 13 years. According to our estimates it is 17% less than the average IT Security Manager Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a IT Security Manager at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a IT Security Manager at Cognizant is 17% less than the average salary of a IT Security Manager in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a IT Security Manager in India?

Wolters Kluwer IT Security Manager Salary - ₹36.4 Lakhs to ₹46.0 Lakhs per year
Rackspace IT Security Manager Salary - ₹35.3 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
FIS IT Security Manager Salary - ₹12.1 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a IT Security Manager in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

Capgemini IT Security Manager Salary - ₹15.5 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
IDFC FIRST Bank IT Security Manager Salary - ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹17.3 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a IT Security Manager at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a IT Security Manager at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,40,363 per month to ₹1,45,573 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant IT Security Manager salary in India which ranges between ₹16.3 Lakhs to ₹24.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 11 years to 13 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for IT Security Manager at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Cognizant IT Security Managers reported a notice period of 3 Months.This is based on 2 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant IT Security Manager salary in India ranges between ₹16.3 Lakhs to ₹24.1 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.