Cognizant Junior Architect Salaries by 6 Employees

12 - 18 years exp.

₹19 Lakhs - ₹26.5 Lakhs

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Salary of majority employees

Fixed (95%)

₹20.6 Lakhs

Variable (5%)

₹1.0 Lakh

565% more than the average Junior Architect Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 12 - 18 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Junior Architect Salary 16 - 18 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹22 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Junior Architect Salary 12 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.1 L/yr - ₹20.9 L/yr

Last Updated: 22 Sep 2024

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TCS Junior Architect Salary 3 - 14 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 56% less
IBM Junior Architect Salary 8 - 15 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr 5% more
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UST Junior Architect Salary 8 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹32.4 L/yr - ₹41.4 L/yr 66% more
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Junior Architect salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹19 Lakhs to ₹26.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 12 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Junior Architect salaries

Last Updated: 22 Sep 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19 L/yr - ₹34.9 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
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14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.8 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
15+ years (3 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr

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Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

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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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Project Manager in Kolkata

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 22 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work culture is great. There is lot of effort & importance given to training & reskilling.

Salary - Good

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Dislikes

Pay package is not the best but ifs OK. Even after honestly working with your best efforts & good ratings, you will not get promotion unless you really push for it.

Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 01 Oct 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has large number of client in various domains providing a lot of opportunities across the world. I have got an opprtunity to work at different locations and in diversified tools and technologies and various domains. It has helped me build a robust career and helped me grow along with the organization.

Skill development - Good

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Dislikes

Frequently changing revision cycles, changing promotions process and cycles and very less salary hikes. Also for the veteran employees, salary standards are very low compard to the market standards

Promotions - Poor

Project Manager in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Sep 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Clear salary structure

Dislikes

Micromanagement of work from office Tug of war between Cognizant tasks and client tasks Irregular appraisal cycles Remove senior members from the team and onboard junior members Upper Management creates unnecessary facade to generate fake buzz

Promotions - Poor

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Project Manager in Chennai

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 11 Jun 2024

4.0

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I know what is my salary, which wasn't the case of Infosys loke conpanies where one need to master mathematics to understand whats their take home salary

Salary - Good

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Nothing so far. Will update when i go thru one in future

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Cognizant Junior Architect Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Junior Architect at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Junior Architect at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹26.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 12 years to 18 years).

The top 10% of Junior Architect at Cognizant earn more than ₹26.1 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹26.5 Lakhs per year. Junior Architect 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 6 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Junior Architect at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Junior Architect at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,40,430 to ₹1,45,643 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹26.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 12 years to 18 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 6 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 Junior Architect in India?

UST	₹32.4 Lakhs to ₹41.4 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹32.0 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 Junior Architect in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

The salary of a Junior Architect at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

TCS	₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
Skets Studio	₹2.2 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 Junior Architect at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
12 years	₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹34.9 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹18.8 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
15 years	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹26.5 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Junior Architect salary in India ranges between ₹19 Lakhs to ₹26.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 6 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.