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Cognizant Senior Associate salaries in Kochi (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
3 - 15 years exp.
₹9 Lakhs - ₹29 Lakhs
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7% more than the average Senior Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 15 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
Senior Associate Salary
5 - 15 years exp. (528 salaries)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
Senior Associate Salary
6 - 15 years exp. (30 salaries)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

IT & Information Security
Senior Associate Salary
4 - 15 years exp. (30 salaries)
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₹8.3 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr

Project & Program Management
Senior Associate Salary
6 - 14 years exp. (17 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹17.3 L/yr

Consulting
Senior Associate Salary
9 - 11 years exp. (6 salaries)
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₹9.3 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Senior Associate Salary

3 - 15 years exp. (713 salaries)

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UST Senior Associate Salary

6 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹5 L/yr - ₹8.9 L/yr

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Ernst & Young Senior Associate Salary

0 - 12 years exp. (241 salaries)

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Conduent Senior Associate Salary

1 - 7 years exp. (203 salaries)

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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

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1 - 9 years exp. (140 salaries)

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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

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₹4.4 L/yr - ₹17.9 L/yr

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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 713 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Senior Associate salaries in Kochi

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹8.3 L/yr - ₹23.9 L/yr
5 years  (8 salaries)

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₹7 L/yr - ₹16.7 L/yr
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₹8.8 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr
7 years  (56 salaries)

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₹7.7 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
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Cognizant Senior Associate Salary and Career Growth

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Senior Associate

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Senior Director

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19 - 26 years exp.

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Manager

8 - 19 years exp.
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Senior Manager

9 - 25 years exp.
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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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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

3.5

Rated by 32 employees for salary & benefits

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 02 Nov 2024

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They offer competitive salary package. That’s all.

  • Salary - Good

Dislikes

There’s no job satisfaction or personal growth. Enough toxic people up there in the management. So don’t expect any support. It’s all about billing. Also you need to complete a ton of courses and most of them are irrelevant or obsolete, so it just eat your valuable time. Most of the time we have to spend our personal time to do all these since there will be project deadlines.

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  • Job security - Poor
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IT & Information Security Department

3.0
  •  posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0
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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

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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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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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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

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  •  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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Cognizant Senior Associate Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Associate at Cognizant in Kochi?
The average salary of a Senior Associate at Cognizant in Kochi 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 Kochi at Cognizant earn more than ₹20.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹25.8 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 700+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Associate at Cognizant in Kochi?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Associate at Cognizant in Kochi typically ranges from ₹1,10,825 to ₹1,13,896 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 700+ 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 Kochi?
To be a Senior Associate at Cognizant in Kochi, 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 Kochi?
The salary of a Senior Associate at companies similar to Cognizant in Kochi varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

EY Global Delivery Services ( EY GDS) ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹17.9 Lakhs per year
Ernst & Young ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
UST ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹8.9 Lakhs per year
EXL Service ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
Conduent ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹5.5 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 Senior Associate at Cognizant in Kochi?
The salary growth for a Senior Associate at Cognizant in Kochi depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Associate in Kochi can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
3 years ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹11.7 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹23.9 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹16.7 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹8.8 Lakhs to ₹26.5 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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Cognizant Senior Associate salary in Kochi ranges between ₹9 Lakhs to ₹29 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 713 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.