Cognizant Project Specialist Salaries by 10+ Employees

3 - 9 years exp.

₹3.1 Lakhs - ₹8.3 Lakhs

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44% less than the average Project Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 9 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Project Specialist Salary 4 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
Content, Editorial & Journalism Project Specialist Salary 3 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
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Finance & Accounting Project Specialist Salary 7 - 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 17 Dec 2023

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TCS Project Specialist Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr 41% less
Infosys Project Specialist Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr 5% more
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Wipro Project Specialist Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 5% less
HCLTech Project Specialist Salary 6 - 14 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr 1% less
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Accenture Project Specialist Salary 1 - 10 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹19.8 L/yr 102% more	7 job openings
IBM Project Specialist Salary 10 - 16 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹6.9 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr 32% more
LTIMindtree Project Specialist Salary 8 - 11 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹17.1 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 248% more
DXC Technology Project Specialist Salary 6 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr 95% more

Project Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 12 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Project Specialist salaries

Last Updated: 17 Dec 2023

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr
4 years (3 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹10.7 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Scrum Master in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 14 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

One of the best employee centric company in service based industry, recent statements from leaders from other organisation is shameful and treating their employee as daily wage labourer but thankful to my company leadership who has great vision and decisions are made towards employee focus. Company is still following hybrid model and no fixed days yet.

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

Promotions and appraisal are not process based, frequent change in salary increament schedule are changed and also arrear are not paid for 3months.

Promotions - Poor

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

Associate Director in Kolkata

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...rn everything. Leadership is passionate of new technology and client centricity. Pays competitive salary benefits may not be high at times but sustainable for long, rewarding association. Will recommend people to experience Cognizant.

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

If you remain too good on a domain, likely you will get trapped into it and not allowed to learn horizontal skills. So keeping a balance and relationship to horizontal people are important in any large project centric organization.

Technical Manager in New Delhi

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

2.0

• posted on 27 Oct 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...nsfer, incentives etc. Where employee will claims money for their official work. Only leadership people are enjoying their life with greater salary package and their earnings. Current CEO is taking more pkg but gives very poor hike to employee like 1-2%. Market is poor for junior level employee but leadership are enjoying.

Dislikes

All of the above

Salary - Bad

+6 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.

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Cognizant Project Specialist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Project Specialist at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Project Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 9 years).

The top 10% of Project Specialist at Cognizant earn more than ₹7.9 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹8.3 Lakhs per year. Project 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Project Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹41,929 to ₹43,066 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 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 10+ 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 Project Specialist in India?

LTIMindtree	₹17.1 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹19.8 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹12.3 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹6.9 Lakhs to ₹7.7 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 Project Specialist in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Infosys	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹6.6 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹4.5 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 Specialist at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
3 years	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹6.8 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Project Specialist salary in India ranges between ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 12 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.