Cognizant Kolkata Senior Analyst Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 10 years exp.

₹5.5 Lakhs - ₹20 Lakhs

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32% more than the average Senior Analyst Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 10 years of experience

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Consulting Senior Analyst Salary 5 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹9.8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Senior Analyst Salary 6 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹8.6 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Senior Analyst Salary 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
IT & Information Security Senior Analyst Salary 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr
Project & Program Management Senior Analyst Salary 10 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.8 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr

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Last Updated: 17 Feb 2025

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Cognizant Senior Analyst Salary

2 - 10 years exp. (20 salaries)

₹5.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Capgemini Senior Analyst Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (1k salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 59% less
Accenture Senior Analyst Salary 0 - 12 years exp. (860 salaries)	₹6.2 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr 6% more	194 job openings
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TCS Senior Analyst Salary 1 - 12 years exp. (135 salaries)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr 51% less
Genpact Senior Analyst Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 57% less	1 job opening
PwC Senior Analyst Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (216 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 39% less	2 job openings

Senior Analyst salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹20 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 10 years. Salary estimates are based on 20 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Senior Analyst in Kolkata

1mo ago

₹7 Lakhs

8 years exp.

4mo ago

₹20 Lakhs

8 years exp.

6mo ago

₹13.6 Lakhs

8 years exp.

7mo ago

₹15.2 Lakhs

3 years exp.

10mo ago

₹14.7 Lakhs

6 years exp.

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Experience wise Cognizant Senior Analyst salaries in Kolkata

Last Updated: 17 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.3 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.2 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr
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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.1 L/yr - ₹11.6 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr
6 years (6 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.8 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr
8 years (4 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.7 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14.6 L/yr - ₹18.7 L/yr

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Senior Director

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Senior Analyst

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Team Manager

6 - 18 years exp.

79% hike

Service Delivery Manager

9 - 21 years exp.

12% hike

Disclaimer: Our data limits the visualization of this career path at this point. However, other roles and opportunities might be available within the organization beyond what is shown here.

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.9

Rated by 6 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Analyst in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Data Mining Department

1.0

• posted on 27 Dec 2022

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I just took the joining on brand name, just salary might be a thing that people are still working there.

Salary - Good

Dislikes

There's so much going on here that's not fair. Their HR dept. is the worst. Their inter department coordination is disgusting Leadership and ownership is disgusting And so much more.. JUST DON'T JOIN THIS COMPANY, THEY HAVE 3 MONTHS OF NOTICE PERIOD FOR A REASON.

Skill development - Bad

+5 more

Senior Analyst in London

Salesforce Department

2.0

• posted on 20 May 2021

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good onsite salary compared to other IT service providers.

Job security - Good

Dislikes

Hopeless leadership they don't have any time for thinking about employee. they keep talking about excellence without thinking or talking about how to achieve it.

Skill development - Poor

+4 more

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

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Process Specialist in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

1.0

• posted on 14 Mar 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

You'll go school everyday and work for 10hr but your salary will credited for 9hr, high level of micromanagement, you are notified supposed to take leave irrespective of any scenario (Parental leave or even your own family died) they'll convince you to take leave for 2-5days only. Everyday there will be special warning session with management for 1 hrs with whole floor (e.g, if you are not meeting up the target you'll be sacked, etc etc)

Salary - Poor

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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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Cognizant Senior Analyst Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Analyst at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The average salary of a Senior Analyst at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 10 years).

The top 10% of Senior Analyst in Kolkata at Cognizant earn more than ₹20.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹22.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Analyst 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 Senior Analyst at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Analyst at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹82,923 to ₹85,088 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 10 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 are the key skills required to be a Senior Analyst at Cognizant in Kolkata?

To be a Senior Analyst at Cognizant in Kolkata, the key skills required include:

- Strategy
- Data Management
- Professional Services
- Business Services
- Data Management

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

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Senior Analyst in India?

Accenture

₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹20.2 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 Senior Analyst in companies similar to Cognizant in Kolkata?

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

PwC	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹2.2 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 Senior Analyst at Cognizant in Kolkata?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹10.4 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹9.1 Lakhs to ₹11.6 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹12.8 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Senior Analyst salary in Kolkata ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹20 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 20 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.