Cognizant Payroll Specialist Salaries by 40+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 7 years exp.

₹2.4 Lakhs - ₹8 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

22% less than the average Payroll Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 7 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Finance & Accounting Payroll Specialist Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹5.9 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations Payroll Specialist Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr
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Human Resources Payroll Specialist Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr
BFSI, Investments & Trading Payroll Specialist Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Payroll Specialist Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹6.4 L/yr

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Companies similar to Cognizant for Payroll Specialist

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TCS Payroll Specialist Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (52 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 3% more
Infosys Payroll Specialist Salary 2 - 8 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr 18% less
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Wipro Payroll Specialist Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (41 salaries)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 6% less
HCLTech Payroll Specialist Salary 1 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr 26% less
Tech Mahindra Payroll Specialist Salary 7 - 9 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr 38% more
Accenture Payroll Specialist Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (29 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr 59% more
Capgemini Payroll Specialist Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 16% more
IBM Payroll Specialist Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr 43% more
LTIMindtree Payroll Specialist Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹6.7 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr 109% more
Koch Business Solutions Payroll Specialist Salary 2 - 8 years exp. (30 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 62% more
Atos Payroll Specialist Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹5.7 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 34% more
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NTT DATA, Inc. Payroll Specialist Salary 2 - 11 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr 204% more
DXC Technology Payroll Specialist Salary 3 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 7% less
Dell EMC Payroll Specialist Salary 5 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr 30% more
Genpact Payroll Specialist Salary 3 - 5 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 17% more

Payroll Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 43 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Payroll Specialist salaries

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (10 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
2 years (13 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr
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3 years (4 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
4 years (7 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
5 years (3 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr
7 years (5 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.8

Rated by 5 employees for salary & benefits

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

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 Payroll Specialist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Payroll Specialist at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Payroll Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 7 years).

The top 10% of Payroll Specialist at Cognizant earn more than ₹6.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹8.0 Lakhs per year. Payroll 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 40+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Payroll Specialist at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Payroll Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹32,171 to ₹33,453 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 7 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 40+ 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 Payroll Specialist in India?

NTT DATA, Inc.	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹17.2 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree	₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year
Koch Business Solutions	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹6.8 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 Payroll Specialist in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Tech Mahindra	₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹6.6 Lakhs per year
Atos	₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
Dell EMC	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹7.3 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹6.5 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 Payroll Specialist at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹3.0 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹3.8 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Payroll Specialist salary in India ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 43 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.