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Cognizant Jr. Data Scientist salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
1 - 3 years exp.
₹4.5 Lakhs - ₹8 Lakhs
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18% less than the average Jr. Data Scientist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 3 years of experience

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Last Updated: 31 Jan 2025

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Jr. Data Scientist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 3 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Jr. Data Scientist in Bangalore / Bengaluru

2mo ago
₹5.5 Lakhs
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3mo ago
₹5 Lakhs
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1y ago
₹4.5 Lakhs
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Experience wise Cognizant Jr. Data Scientist salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Last Updated: 31 Jan 2025

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₹4.4 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr
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₹4.6 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

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Work in some verticals like Telecom, Media, Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing are good. You learn a lot of things

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...ry few good people remain. Policies change at the whims and fancies of top mgmt. If you do work for any of the verticals above, forget about promotion or salary hike but you will learn lot of technical stuff. HR please do your work and spend time in understanding the problems.

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Only the salary structure and benifits as compared to other companies

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Zero job security. One day HR will told you come and give your resignation. We don't have project. And cognizant silently more 4000+ employee layoffs. Due bad management.

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Data Management Department

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  •  posted on 23 Apr 2022

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This is the first company of my career where i started my first job iam so happy to woork with the company like cognizant the work culture and the process experience has made me a better person where i gained new skills and increased my knowledge, so i just love cognizant

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To be honest everything is very perfect like work process and the culture. and if i dislike something here is the compensation is not what we expect and the growth is slow.

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AIML Department

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Salary on time. That's it

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Internal politics, Never trust your manager. He or she can lie even after documenting it on email. Skip level will say, we have to follow policies. no one is trust worthy here.

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Everything here is very systematic. For any kind of issue, you can raise a gsd and it would get resolved within 3 days. The process is well maintained.

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Compensations are not at all satisfactory. Promotion and incentives are really disappointing.

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Cognizant Jr. Data Scientist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Jr. Data Scientist at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The average salary of a Jr. Data Scientist at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 3 years).

The top 10% of Jr. Data Scientist in Bangalore / Bengaluru at Cognizant earn more than ₹8.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹8.0 Lakhs per year. Jr. Data Scientist 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 Jr. Data Scientist at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The estimated take-home salary of a Jr. Data Scientist at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹38,091 to ₹39,284 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 3 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 Jr. Data Scientist in India?
IBM ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
NTT Data ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹11.5 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 Jr. Data Scientist in companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The salary of a Jr. Data Scientist at companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

DXC Technology ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹5.2 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹5.0 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 Jr. Data Scientist at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The salary growth for a Jr. Data Scientist at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Jr. Data Scientist in Bangalore / Bengaluru can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
1 year ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹5.6 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹5.8 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Jr. Data Scientist salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.