Cognizant Junior Associate Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 5 years exp.

₹1.6 Lakh - ₹6.6 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

49% more than the average Junior Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 5 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Junior Associate Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
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UX, Design & Architecture Junior Associate Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Last Updated: 20 Feb 2025

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HCL Group Junior Associate Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹5.9 L/yr 28% less
Infosys Junior Associate Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr 31% less
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Junior Associate salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1.6 Lakh to ₹6.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 21 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Junior Associate salaries

Last Updated: 20 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (7 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr
2 years (6 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr
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3 years (4 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr
4 years (3 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.9

Rated by 5 employees for salary & benefits

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

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

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Cognizant Junior Associate Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Junior Associate at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Junior Associate at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹6.6 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 5 years).

The top 10% of Junior Associate at Cognizant earn more than ₹12.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹13.5 Lakhs per year. Junior Associate 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 20+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Junior Associate at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹43,118 to ₹44,236 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹6.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 5 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 20+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What is the salary of a Junior Associate in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

NielsenIQ	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹5.6 Lakhs per year
Atos	₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹5.2 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹5.9 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹5.8 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 Associate at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹8.6 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹6.1 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹10.6 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹11.2 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Junior Associate salary in India ranges between ₹1.6 Lakh to ₹6.6 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 21 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.