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Cognizant Senior Associate salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
3 - 15 years exp.
₹9 Lakhs - ₹29 Lakhs
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76% more than the average Senior Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 15 years of experience

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3 - 15 years exp. (5.2k salaries)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr

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3 - 15 years exp. (428 salaries)
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₹8.2 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

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3 - 15 years exp. (308 salaries)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

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4 - 15 years exp. (282 salaries)
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₹6.9 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr

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3 - 14 years exp. (233 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr

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Last Updated: 26 Mar 2025

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Senior Associate salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹9 Lakhs to ₹29 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 7.7k latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Senior Associate salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Last Updated: 26 Mar 2025

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3 years  (38 salaries)

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₹7.7 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr
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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr
7 years  (1.1k salaries)

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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr
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Cognizant Senior Associate Salary and Career Growth

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Senior Manager

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Top skills at Cognizant for Senior Associate

Professional Services Troubleshooting Continuous Improvement Project Planning Project Management Project Planning SQL Knowledge Management Test Cases Test Strategy Automation Testing Medical Coding Analytical Chemistry Project Management Requirement Gathering

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.2

Rated by 439 employees for salary & benefits

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 05 Oct 2024

4.0
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Cognizant offers good salary as per industry standards and you get good chance to work on latest technologies. Skill development and up-skill programs are good. You have 3 days work from office policy no pressure on maintaining minimum office hours. Good work life balance depends on role and project for me it’s manageable.

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  • Salary - Good
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more ijp opportunities should be given. more on-site opportunities should be given. employee benefits should improve. Medical insurance amount should be increased with no copay option to support employees. 10 hour working hour policy should be removed.

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Marketing & Communication Department

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  •  posted on 01 Sep 2024

1.0
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Likes

It's just the brand name. We don't get anything in the name of benefits

Dislikes

Poor salary. No appraisal. Exploitation of employees. Lot of red flags in the management and work culture. Too much favouritism, extreme micro management. No worklife balance. No upskilling or understanding people's potential or appreciation of efforts.

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  • Salary - Bad
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 13 Sep 2023

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They have good projects Salary is good, Yearly Hike also Ok Ok Learning is Ok Ok WFH No office travel pressure

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  • Salary - Good

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As soon as New CEO Ravi came, his policy was to do Cost Cutting, poor mngmnt Client relationship manager were terrible No work life Balance, anytime u can expect call from PM to work Micro Mgmnt irritates No Joining Kit, Bonus, No outing, No Lunch, No praise False promises for Onsite Opportunity ----very embarrassing they kept on taking work and later dismissed their promise Mass Layoff ----- Nobody thinks of Employee Worst Company I worked for--- I will regret my entire life

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  • Skill development - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 17 Oct 2022

3.0
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Medical insurance and gratuity cut are top of your CTC. So you get more in hand salary.

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Dislikes

Horrible work culture with no care to their employees. You will end up working 14-15 hours on a daily basis. Severe work pressure and your delivery manager will ask you directly to work on weekends workout feeling any sorry.

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  • Promotions - Bad
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 28 May 2022

2.0
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Likes

We have plenty of platform to learn new technologies and to get external certification. One can learn many new technologies and attend courses which company provides at free of cost

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Dislikes

Salary hike is always very less. They don't do anything to standardise your salary as per marketing standards. One can join with good salary and work with the company. Don't expect much hike or standardization once join there.

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  • Salary - Poor
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Cognizant Senior Associate Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The average salary of a Senior Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹29.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Senior Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru at Cognizant earn more than ₹23.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹30.0 Lakhs per year. Senior 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 7600+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹1,20,108 to ₹1,23,479 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹29.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 years to 15 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 7600+ 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 Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
To be a Senior Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru, the key skills required include:

  • - Professional Services
  • - Troubleshooting
  • - Continuous Improvement
  • - Project Planning
  • - Project Management

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
What is the salary of a Senior Associate in companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The salary of a Senior Associate at companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Concentrix Catalyst ₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹17.7 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹17.1 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹16.0 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 Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The salary growth for a Senior Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
3 years ₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹22.6 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹19.2 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Senior Associate salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹9 Lakhs to ₹29 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 7.7k Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.