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Cognizant Senior Associate 2 salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
5 - 12 years exp.
₹9.9 Lakhs - ₹31 Lakhs
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9% more than the average Senior Associate 2 Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 5 - 12 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
Senior Associate 2 Salary
5 - 12 years exp. (23 salaries)
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₹9.9 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr

Customer Success, Service & Operations
Senior Associate 2 Salary
8 - 12 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹14 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr

Last Updated: 12 Mar 2025

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6 - 9 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹9 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr

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1 - 4 years exp. (17 salaries)

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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

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5 - 12 years exp. (15 salaries)

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₹7.6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

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1 - 4 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

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2 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹3.4 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr

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2 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹5 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr

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Senior Associate 2 salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹9.9 Lakhs to ₹31 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 34 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Senior Associate 2 salaries

Last Updated: 12 Mar 2025

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5 years  (3 salaries)

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₹11 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹19.6 L/yr - ₹35.4 L/yr
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₹14.5 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr
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₹14 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
9 years  (7 salaries)

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₹9.9 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.2

Rated by 4 employees for salary & benefits

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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.

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

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

  • Skill development - Poor
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Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0
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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

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  • Work satisfaction - Good
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Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0
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Likes

If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

  • Promotions - Poor

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 28 Nov 2024

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Stability is good. Though in the ongoing global recession, many of my co-workers had to leave projects because of project ramp down and did not get any other projects. Instead of recruiting employees from bench in other projects they are hiring more from people outside.

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  • Skill development - Good
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Appraisal is bad. So joining with low salary does not help much in the long run, better to switch.

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  • Salary - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 10 Nov 2024

3.0
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Likes

Long term projects but mainly support projects. Flexible work timings On time salary and some increment every year Scope to show case your skills

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  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

Every time you have search for the projects once your current project ramp down

  • Job security - Poor
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Cognizant Senior Associate 2 Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Associate 2 at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Senior Associate 2 at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹9.9 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 12 years).

The top 10% of Senior Associate 2 at Cognizant earn more than ₹28.1 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹31.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Associate 2 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 30+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Associate 2 at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Associate 2 at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,36,070 to ₹1,41,086 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹9.9 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 5 years to 12 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 30+ 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 Senior Associate 2 in India?
IBM ₹17.5 Lakhs to ₹29.0 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 Associate 2 in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Senior Associate 2 at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

LTIMindtree ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹15.1 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology ₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹10.7 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 Associate 2 at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Senior Associate 2 at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Associate 2 can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
5 years ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹19.6 Lakhs to ₹35.4 Lakhs per year
7 years ₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹26.5 Lakhs per year
8 years ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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Cognizant Senior Associate 2 salary in India ranges between ₹9.9 Lakhs to ₹31 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 34 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.