Cognizant Kolkata IT Technical Support Engineer Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 4 years exp.

₹1.8 Lakh - ₹3 Lakhs

Avg. annual salary

Monthly In-hand Salary

5% less than the average IT Technical Support Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 4 years of experience

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Last Updated: 29 Mar 2025

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Cognizant IT Technical Support Engineer Salary

1 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries)

₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr

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Wipro IT Technical Support Engineer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr 7% more
SEDER GROUP IT Technical Support Engineer Salary 9 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹6.4 L/yr 104% more
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Creative Group IT Technical Support Engineer Salary 4 - 7 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹2.1 L/yr 40% less

IT Technical Support Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1.8 Lakh to ₹3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant IT Technical Support Engineer salaries in Kolkata

Last Updated: 29 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.4 L/yr
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.4 L/yr
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3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.4 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.4 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

Senior Systems Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

1.0

• posted on 03 Apr 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The night shift allowance, 6th day allowance is better than some other organizations.

Dislikes

Many things, toxic office politics, unpaid overtime, over-the-top cost-cutting practices, slow growth, biased ratings, code of conduct malpractice, biased regionalism, fraudulent HR practices etc.

Salary - Bad

+6 more

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

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

Salary - Good

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Dislikes

As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

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Full Time

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2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

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Dislikes

...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

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What is the salary of IT Technical Support Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The average salary of a IT Technical Support Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹3.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 4 years).

The top 10% of IT Technical Support Engineer in Kolkata at Cognizant earn more than ₹2.9 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹2.9 Lakhs per year. IT Technical Support 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 4 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a IT Technical Support Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The estimated take-home salary of a IT Technical Support Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹21,433 to ₹23,075 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹3.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 4 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 4 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 Technical Support Engineer in India?

SEDER GROUP	₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹6.4 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹4.0 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 Technical Support Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Kolkata?

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

Creative Group

₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹2.1 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 Technical Support Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹3.4 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹3.4 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹3.4 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹3.4 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant IT Technical Support Engineer salary in Kolkata ranges between ₹1.8 Lakh to ₹3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.