Cognizant Bangalore / Bengaluru Project Associate Salaries by 3300+ Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 9 years exp.

₹6 Lakhs - ₹19 Lakhs

Avg. annual salary

Monthly In-hand Salary

11% more than the average Project Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 9 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Project Associate Salary 2 - 9 years exp. (2.4k salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Project Associate Salary 2 - 9 years exp. (193 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Project Associate Salary 2 - 9 years exp. (175 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹21.2 L/yr
Consulting Project Associate Salary 2 - 9 years exp. (124 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 6 Apr 2025

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Cognizant Project Associate Salary

2 - 9 years exp. (3.3k salaries)

₹6 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr

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TCS Project Associate Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (27 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr 52% less
Accenture Project Associate Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹2.9 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr 68% less	2 job openings
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Wipro Project Associate Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr 77% less
Capgemini Project Associate Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr 41% less
Tech Mahindra Project Associate Salary 3 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 54% less
UST Project Associate Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 36% less
HCLTech Project Associate Salary 3 - 7 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr 32% less

Project Associate salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹6 Lakhs to ₹19 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 3.3k latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Project Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru

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Experience wise Cognizant Project Associate salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Last Updated: 6 Apr 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (83 salaries)	₹4.3 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr
3 years (501 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹16.6 L/yr
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4 years (852 salaries)	₹5.9 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
5 years (828 salaries)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
6 years (554 salaries)	₹6.4 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
7 years (265 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
8 years (164 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr
9 years (65 salaries)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Project Associate

Test Strategy Test Cases Test Planning Test Management Project Management Defect Management Test scripts Core Java Selenium Project Management Project Planning Smoke Testing Functional Testing System Integration Testing Test Data

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Rated by 192 employees for salary & benefits

Project Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Finance & Accounting Department

4.0

• posted on 03 Apr 2022

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Facilities provided under work environment

Job security - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

...freshers... One could learn about the company on his own... No Proper Guidance.. They Never pay what they Promised.

Salary - Bad

+3 more

Project Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru

business intelligence Department

1.0

• posted on 31 Oct 2018

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

no happy since i joined,they are exploiting me

Dislikes

...ixing) everything we alone doing,many of my weekends are ruined because of work. we are very high billing resources from client but our salary is very low compare to billing really company exploiting us very badly

Salary - Bad

+5 more

Project Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2019

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The compensation was good and the technologies I had worked with various clients in banking, health care, finance were good

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

No independent decision making, have to always listen to clients. People who work with you when they go to on-site they behave like clients. Cognizant on site policy empowers them

Promotions - Poor

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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

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Project Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 09 Aug 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good salary and promtion/hikes. However hikes have significantly decreased in last few years. Work life balance is good. Good learning opportunities.

Salary - Good

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Dislikes

There is no job security here currently due to the current job market scenario.

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What is the salary of Project Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The average salary of a Project Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 9 years).

The top 10% of Project Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru at Cognizant earn more than ₹16.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹20.1 Lakhs per year. Project Associate 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 3300+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Project Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The estimated take-home salary of a Project Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹85,958 to ₹88,209 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 9 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 3300+ 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 Project Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

To be a Project Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru, the key skills required include:

- Test Strategy
- Test Cases
- Test Planning
- Test Management
- Project Management

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

What is the salary of a Project Associate in companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The salary of a Project Associate at companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

HCLTech	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year
UST	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹8.6 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹9.0 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 Project Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The salary growth for a Project Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Project Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹12.8 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹16.6 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Project Associate salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹6 Lakhs to ₹19 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 3.3k Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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