Monthly In-hand Salary
15% less than the average Senior Data Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 12 years of experience
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Engineering - Software & QA
Senior Data Engineer Salary
2 - 12
years
exp.
(72
salaries)
|  ₹7 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
Data Science & Analytics
Senior Data Engineer Salary
2 - 12
years
exp.
(37
salaries)
| ₹6.7 L/yr - ₹29.1 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Senior Data Engineer Salary
6 - 11
years
exp.
(3
salaries)
| ₹13.3 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
Project & Program Management
Senior Data Engineer Salary
10 - 12
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
Consulting
Senior Data Engineer Salary
5 - 10
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr |
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 IBM Senior Data Engineer Salary
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 TCS Senior Data Engineer Salary
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 Koch Business Solutions Senior Data Engineer Salary
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 Atos Senior Data Engineer Salary
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Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Senior Data Engineer
Experience wise Cognizant Senior Data Engineer salaries
Last Updated: 30 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 2 years (4 salaries) |
₹4.3
L/yr
- ₹15
L/yr
|
| 3 years (8 salaries) |
₹6.7
L/yr
- ₹17.9
L/yr
|
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| 4 years (15 salaries) |
₹4.7
L/yr
- ₹15.8
L/yr
|
| 5 years (21 salaries) |
₹6.6
L/yr
- ₹21.5
L/yr
|
| 6 years (17 salaries) |
₹9.6
L/yr
- ₹25
L/yr
|
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The top 10% of Senior Data Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹26.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹29.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Data Engineer 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 100+ Cognizant employees in India.
- - Development
- - EMR
- - SQL
These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
| Koch Business Solutions | ₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹41.4 Lakhs per year |
| NielsenIQ | ₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year |
| Zebra Technologies | ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year |
| HCLTech | ₹9.7 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year |
| UST | ₹8.7 Lakhs to ₹30.9 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.
| IBM | ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹36.4 Lakhs per year |
| Societe Generale Global Solution Centre | ₹11.4 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year |
| Genpact | ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹30.5 Lakhs per year |
| TCS | ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year |
| Tech Mahindra | ₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹27.0 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.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 2 years | ₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year |
| 3 years | ₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹17.9 Lakhs per year |
| 4 years | ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹15.8 Lakhs per year |
| 5 years | ₹6.6 Lakhs to ₹21.5 Lakhs per year |
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India
ranges between ₹7
Lakhs to ₹28.5
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
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165
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
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