Cognizant Chennai QA Associate Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 8 years exp.

₹4 Lakhs - ₹11 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

51% more than the average QA Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 8 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA QA Associate Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
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Quality Assurance QA Associate Salary 4 - 7 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr

Last Updated: 19 Mar 2025

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Cognizant QA Associate Salary

2 - 8 years exp. (25 salaries)

₹4 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
HCLTech QA Associate Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹1.1 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr 77% less
TCS QA Associate Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 29% less
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HCL Group QA Associate Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹1.1 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr 77% less
Expleo Solutions QA Associate Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (68 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr 45% less
Expleo Group QA Associate Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (24 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr 40% less

QA Associate salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4 Lakhs to ₹11 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 25 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant QA Associate salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 19 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4 L/yr - ₹11.6 L/yr
3 years (5 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
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4 years (3 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
5 years (8 salaries)	₹6.4 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr
6 years (4 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
7 years (3 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

Salary - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

+3 more

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

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Cognizant QA Associate Salary FAQs

What is the salary of QA Associate at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a QA Associate at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 8 years).

The top 10% of QA Associate in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹9.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹11.0 Lakhs per year. QA 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 20+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a QA Associate at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a QA Associate at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹53,972 to ₹55,318 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 8 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.

What is the salary of a QA Associate in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

TCS	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Expleo Group	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs per year
Expleo Solutions	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.3 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹1.1 Lakhs to ₹3.5 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹1.1 Lakhs to ₹2.8 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 QA Associate at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹11.6 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant QA Associate salary in Chennai ranges between ₹4 Lakhs to ₹11 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 25 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.