Cognizant Operations Specialist Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 3 years exp.

₹2.1 Lakhs - ₹6 Lakhs

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41% less than the average Operations Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 3 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Operations Specialist Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Operations Specialist Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
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Quality Assurance Operations Specialist Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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Accenture Operations Specialist Salary 6 - 17 years exp. (109 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr 219% more	43 job openings
Wipro Operations Specialist Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (31 salaries)	₹1.4 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr 37% less
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IBM Operations Specialist Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (27 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr 98% more
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HCL Group Operations Specialist Salary 4 - 10 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr 53% more
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Tech Mahindra Operations Specialist Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr 13% more
NielsenIQ Operations Specialist Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹5.7 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr 63% more
NTT Operations Specialist Salary 5 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹8.8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 187% more
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Operations Specialist Salary 0 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr 159% more
Tata Group Operations Specialist Salary 4 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr 18% less

Operations Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹6 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 3 years. Salary estimates are based on 20 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Operations Specialist salaries

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (4 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr
1 year (7 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr
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2 years (6 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
3 years (3 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.4

Rated by 3 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 Process Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Feb 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The company is known for its emphasis on continuous learning and development, offering employees plenty of opportunities to grow and advance in their careers. Additionally, Cognizant is involved in various innovative projects across different industries, which can be exciting and rewarding for those who enjoy tackling complex challenges and contributing to transformative solutions.

Dislikes

The work-life balance could be better, Salary growth and increments could be substantial, Promotion that is not always on merit list, Senior Management communication and support from leadership should be better.

Skill development - Poor

+4 more

Senior Process Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Finance & Accounting Department

3.0

• posted on 03 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing to say much

Work satisfaction - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Management and promotions are based on favaourism and very poor in salary hike and mainly without discussion with employees management gives us performance rating and apart from work there is no other activity today like no outings team lunch and other fun activities

Salary - Bad

+3 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

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Cognizant Operations Specialist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Operations Specialist at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Operations Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 3 years).

The top 10% of Operations Specialist at Cognizant earn more than ₹4.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹6.0 Lakhs per year. Operations Specialist 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 Operations Specialist at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Operations Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹27,374 to ₹28,778 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher 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 20+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Operations Specialist at Cognizant ?

To be a Operations Specialist at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

- Semiconductor
- Google Analytics
- Data Analytics
- Salesforce
- CRM

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Operations Specialist in India?

Accenture	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
NTT	₹8.8 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
UST	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹13.7 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc.	₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹11.0 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 Operations Specialist in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

IBM	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹12.4 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
NielsenIQ	₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹6.3 Lakhs per year
Dell EMC	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹6.0 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 Operations Specialist at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹3.7 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹3.5 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant Operations Specialist salary in India ranges between ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹6 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 20 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.