Cognizant Process Associate L1 Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 3 years exp.

₹2 Lakhs - ₹3.4 Lakhs

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20% less than the average Process Associate L1 Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 3 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Process Associate L1 Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹3.4 L/yr
Finance & Accounting Process Associate L1 Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr
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Marketing & Communication Process Associate L1 Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (3 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr
Quality Assurance Process Associate L1 Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹2.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 2 Feb 2025

Companies similar to Cognizant for Process Associate L1

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TCS Process Associate L1 Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (158 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr 12% more
Wipro Process Associate L1 Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (20 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr 1% less
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HCLTech Process Associate L1 Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹1.7 L/yr - ₹2.6 L/yr 18% less
Tech Mahindra Process Associate L1 Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr 8% more
Accenture Process Associate L1 Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 20% more
Capgemini Process Associate L1 Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (27 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr 27% more
IBM Process Associate L1 Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr 28% more
Genpact Process Associate L1 Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (208 salaries)	₹1.2 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr 33% more
DXC Technology Process Associate L1 Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr 24% more

Process Associate L1 salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2 Lakhs to ₹3.4 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 3 years. Salary estimates are based on 23 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Process Associate L1 salaries

Last Updated: 2 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (4 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr
1 year (9 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr
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2 years (8 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹3.4 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.5

Rated by 6 employees for salary & benefits

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

Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Process Specialist in Greater Noida

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0

• posted on 16 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work culture is excellent. Mixed culture makes it really good work environment. Free hand in New Projects for getting new profile.

Job security - Excellent

+2 more

Dislikes

Salary as per industry standards is less, Increment as per previous followups has not been great. But favouritism plays it's part.

Salary - Poor

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 28 Nov 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Stability is good. Though in the ongoing global recession, many of my co-workers had to leave projects because of project ramp down and did not get any other projects. Instead of recruiting employees from bench in other projects they are hiring more from people outside.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Appraisal is bad. So joining with low salary does not help much in the long run, better to switch.

Salary - Poor

+1 more

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Cognizant Process Associate L1 Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Process Associate L1 at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Process Associate L1 at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.4 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 3 years).

The top 10% of Process Associate L1 at Cognizant earn more than ₹2.9 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹NaN Lakhs per year. Process Associate L1 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 Process Associate L1 at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Process Associate L1 at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹17,904 to ₹19,598 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.4 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.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Process Associate L1 in India?

Genpact	₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹6.8 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹4.2 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹3.5 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹5.0 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 Process Associate L1 in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

The salary of a Process Associate L1 at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

TCS	₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹4.1 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹2.6 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 Process Associate L1 at Cognizant in India?

The salary growth for a Process Associate L1 at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Process Associate L1 can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹2.8 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹2.8 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.4 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹4.8 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Process Associate L1 salary in India ranges between ₹2 Lakhs to ₹3.4 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 23 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.