Cognizant Chennai Program Analyst Trainee Salaries by 40+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 2 years exp.

₹3.4 Lakhs - ₹4.5 Lakhs

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At par with the average Program Analyst Trainee Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 2 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Program Analyst Trainee Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (12 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
IT & Information Security Program Analyst Trainee Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Program Analyst Trainee Salary Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4 L/yr - ₹4.4 L/yr

Last Updated: 9 Jan 2025

Program Analyst Trainee salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹4.5 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 Program Analyst Trainee salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 9 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (34 salaries)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
1 year (12 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
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2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.4

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 18 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

Dislikes

Cognizant will not pay you well , Even if you are eligible for a better pay at the correct time they will release you from the project so that they don't have to promote you

Salary - Poor

+4 more

Junior Software Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0

• posted on 11 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Company culture was very good. Senior management was also good.

Dislikes

...security, suddenly one day you will know that now your not part of your project. Salary and other benefits are very less as compared to other it company.

Salary - Poor

+2 more

Programmer Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

Project Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 05 Jan 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

In my current project there is some flexibility of work but when compared to other projects it is hell

Dislikes

There are many points 1. promotion criteria which is worst in all mnc. 2. salary hike is negligible. 3. even there is no such activities happened which makes you motivated through out the year.

Salary - Bad

+5 more

Programmer Analyst in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 04 Jan 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.

Salary - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

No work life balance. No projects in company so they silently fires. Not so good culture. Not so get promotion(1-5%hike only) or no benefits (whole year). Not that much bonus yearly.

Skill development - Poor

+4 more

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What is the salary of Program Analyst Trainee at Cognizant Chennai?

Program Analyst Trainee salary at Cognizant in Chennai ranges between ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 2 years. According to our estimates it is 4% more than the average Program Analyst Trainee Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 48 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Chennai.

How does the salary of a Program Analyst Trainee at Cognizant Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Program Analyst Trainee at Cognizant is 4% more than the average salary of a Program Analyst Trainee in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Program Analyst Trainee at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Program Analyst Trainee at Cognizant ranges between ₹30,863 per month to ₹32,165 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Program Analyst Trainee salary in India which ranges between ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹4.5 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 Program Analyst Trainee at Cognizant in Chennai?

According to AmbitionBox, 53% of the Cognizant Program Analyst Trainees in Chennai reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 29% reported a notice period of 3 Months 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 Program Analyst Trainee salary in Chennai ranges between ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 48 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.