Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad Junior Researcher Salaries by 20+ Employees

0 - 2 years exp.

₹1.8 Lakh - ₹3 Lakhs

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Research & Development Junior Researcher Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
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Healthcare & Life Sciences Junior Researcher Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr

Last Updated: 4 May 2024

Junior Researcher salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1.8 Lakh to ₹3 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 2 years. Salary estimates are based on 24 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Junior Researcher salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Last Updated: 4 May 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (6 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
1 year (14 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
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2 years (4 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹2.7 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.6

Rated by 5 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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I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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What is the salary of Junior Researcher at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The average salary of a Junior Researcher at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹3.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 2 years).

The top 10% of Junior Researcher in Hyderabad / Secunderabad at Cognizant earn more than ₹3.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹3.0 Lakhs per year. Junior Researcher 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 Researcher at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The estimated take-home salary of a Junior Researcher at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹18,104 to ₹19,795 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 Fresher to 2 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.

How the salary growth look like for a Junior Researcher at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹3.0 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹3.0 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹2.7 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Junior Researcher salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹1.8 Lakh to ₹3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 24 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.