Cognizant Junior Researcher Salaries by 40+ Employees

0 - 2 years exp.

₹1.6 Lakh - ₹3 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

9% less than the average Junior Researcher Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 2 years of experience

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Research & Development Junior Researcher Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (26 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
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Healthcare & Life Sciences Junior Researcher Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr

Last Updated: 17 Oct 2024

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Junior Researcher salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1.6 Lakh to ₹3 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 2 years. Salary estimates are based on 48 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Junior Researcher salaries

Last Updated: 17 Oct 2024

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Fresher (13 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
1 year (28 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
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2 years (7 salaries)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹2.7 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.8

Rated by 11 employees for salary & benefits

Junior Researcher in Coimbatore

Kpo Department

4.0

• posted on 27 Sep 2019

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Provides good infrastructure and many good benefits like u gt vouchers/additional pay if u support the team at its need. Transport facility is best

Skill development - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Excellent performance must be given for 18 months to get promotions. Yearly once we get incentives based on rating system..Nothing to say abt hikes..U have 9hrs of work wir 1hr break...Work environment depends on TL's and how u behave to them. Shift allowance is worst..

Salary - Poor

+1 more

Junior Researcher in Coimbatore

Bpo life science Department

2.0

• posted on 15 Aug 2019

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

... cognizant's learning platform, cab facility, working environment are all good . I was not okay with the salary either. Overall it's was kinda average

Company culture - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

Nothing

Salary - Poor

+3 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

+2 more

Dislikes

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

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

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

+1 more

Dislikes

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

Salary - Poor

+3 more

Software Developer in Chennai

Full Time

Quality Assurance Department

1.0

• posted on 27 Dec 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

No hike, no job security, no skill development, no easy transportation.even if you learn new technologies they will ask for experience and make you work in technology which you already know.if you do "jing jack" you will get everything else you will be cornered and make you to think resigning is best than staying there

Salary - Bad

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What is the salary of Junior Researcher at Cognizant?

Junior Researcher salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹3.0 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 2 years. According to our estimates it is 9% less than the average Junior Researcher Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 48 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a Junior Researcher at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Junior Researcher at Cognizant is 9% less than the average salary of a Junior Researcher in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Junior Researcher in India?

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Junior Researcher Salary - ₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹4.8 Lakhs per year
RSPL Group Junior Researcher Salary - ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
University of Mumbai Junior Researcher Salary - ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹3.5 Lakhs per year

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

Tranalab Junior Researcher Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.0 Lakhs per year
IPAC Junior Researcher Salary - ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Junior Researcher at Cognizant ranges between ₹17,268 per month to ₹18,972 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Junior Researcher salary in India which ranges between ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹3.0 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 2 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Junior Researcher at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 47% of the Cognizant Junior Researchers reported a notice period of 3 Months, 41% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 17 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Junior Researcher salary in India ranges between ₹1.6 Lakh to ₹3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 48 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.