Cognizant Senior Cyber Security Associate Salaries by 5 Employees (Updated 2025)

10 - 13 years exp.

₹17 Lakhs - ₹24 Lakhs

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93% more than the average Senior Cyber Security Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 10 - 13 years of experience

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Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

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Senior Cyber Security Associate salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹17 Lakhs to ₹24 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Senior Cyber Security Associate salaries

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17 L/yr - ₹33.7 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.3 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
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12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.4 L/yr - ₹21.3 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹21.3 L/yr - ₹39.7 L/yr

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

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

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

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• posted on 20 Feb 2025

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We can get free online portal like udemy.

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

Salary - Poor

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Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

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.

Salary - Good

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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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Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

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

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

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

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

Promotions - Poor

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What is the salary of Senior Cyber Security Associate at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Senior Cyber Security Associate at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 10 years to 13 years).

The top 10% of Senior Cyber Security Associate at Cognizant earn more than ₹24.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹24.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Cyber Security 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 5 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Cyber Security Associate at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Cyber Security Associate at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,33,767 to ₹1,38,679 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 10 years to 13 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 5 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 Senior Cyber Security Associate in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

PwC	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Coforge	₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹25.5 Lakhs per year
HSBC Group	₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
HSBC Software Development	₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
ACPL Systems	₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹9.2 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 Cyber Security Associate at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
10 years	₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹33.7 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹18.3 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹21.3 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹21.3 Lakhs to ₹39.7 Lakhs per year

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