Cognizant Chennai Project Engineer Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 7 years exp.

₹5.3 Lakhs - ₹10.5 Lakhs

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71% more than the average Project Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 7 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Project Engineer Salary 3 - 7 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr
Engineering - Hardware & Networks Project Engineer Salary 4 - 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Project Engineer Salary 4 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.1 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Project Engineer Salary

1 - 7 years exp. (17 salaries)

₹5.3 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr

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Wipro Project Engineer Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (3.8k salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr 44% less
TCS Project Engineer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (20 salaries)	₹1.2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 41% less
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HCLTech Project Engineer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr 46% less
Infosys Project Engineer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹14.9 L/yr 15% less
Accenture Project Engineer Salary 2 - 7 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr 5% less
Tech Mahindra Project Engineer Salary 3 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr 3% less

Project Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 17 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Project Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹8.9 L/yr
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.6 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr
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3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.2 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr
4 years (6 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr
5 years (3 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.1 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.9

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

MNC benefits.

Dislikes

...you will come across all IT companies. Just learn to survive, upskill and excel. Do not depend on your job or salary, have multiple streams of income without moonlighting and switch jobs whenever you get a good opportunity. Work for your own success not for the company.

Salary - Poor

+4 more

Project Manager in Kolkata

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 22 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work culture is great. There is lot of effort & importance given to training & reskilling.

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

Pay package is not the best but ifs OK. Even after honestly working with your best efforts & good ratings, you will not get promotion unless you really push for it.

Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 01 Oct 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has large number of client in various domains providing a lot of opportunities across the world. I have got an opprtunity to work at different locations and in diversified tools and technologies and various domains. It has helped me build a robust career and helped me grow along with the organization.

Skill development - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

Frequently changing revision cycles, changing promotions process and cycles and very less salary hikes. Also for the veteran employees, salary standards are very low compard to the market standards

Promotions - Poor

Project Manager in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Sep 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Clear salary structure

Dislikes

Micromanagement of work from office Tug of war between Cognizant tasks and client tasks Irregular appraisal cycles Remove senior members from the team and onboard junior members Upper Management creates unnecessary facade to generate fake buzz

Promotions - Poor

+3 more

Project Manager in Chennai

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 11 Jun 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I know what is my salary, which wasn't the case of Infosys loke conpanies where one need to master mathematics to understand whats their take home salary

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

Nothing so far. Will update when i go thru one in future

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I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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What is the salary of Project Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Project Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 7 years).

The top 10% of Project Engineer in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹9.9 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹10.5 Lakhs per year. Project Engineer 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Project Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Project Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹71,213 to ₹73,047 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹10.5 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 10+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What is the salary of a Project Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Tech Mahindra	₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹13.8 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹14.9 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹8.5 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 Project Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹8.9 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹9.7 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Project Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 17 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.