Average annual salary for most employees Salary comparison with similar companies Estimated monthly take-home salary18% less than the average Senior Data Scientist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 5 - 13 years of experience
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Data Science & Analytics
Senior Data Scientist Salary
5 - 13
years
exp.
(46
salaries)
|  ₹12 L/yr - ₹32.1 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Senior Data Scientist Salary
5 - 13
years
exp.
(15
salaries)
| ₹12.5 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr |
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 TCS Senior Data Scientist Salary
5 - 16 years exp. (154 salaries) | ₹10 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr 
10%
more | |
 Infosys Senior Data Scientist Salary
2 - 11 years exp. (52 salaries) | ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 
34%
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 Wipro Senior Data Scientist Salary
4 - 10 years exp. (89 salaries) | ₹10.7 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr
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 HCLTech Senior Data Scientist Salary
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 Tech Mahindra Senior Data Scientist Salary
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 Accenture Senior Data Scientist Salary
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 Capgemini Senior Data Scientist Salary
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 IBM Senior Data Scientist Salary
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 LTIMindtree Senior Data Scientist Salary
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 NielsenIQ Senior Data Scientist Salary
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 Genpact Senior Data Scientist Salary
2 - 12 years exp. (29 salaries) | ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹36.6 L/yr
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 DXC Technology Senior Data Scientist Salary
5 - 14 years exp. (23 salaries) | ₹11 L/yr - ₹30.7 L/yr
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 Zebra Technologies Senior Data Scientist Salary
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 Koch Business Solutions Senior Data Scientist Salary
4 - 13 years exp. (13 salaries) | ₹27 L/yr - ₹61 L/yr
87%
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 NTT DATA, Inc. Senior Data Scientist Salary
5 - 8 years exp. (6 salaries) | ₹11 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
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 Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Senior Data Scientist Salary
3 - 11 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹17.6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
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 Dell EMC Senior Data Scientist Salary
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 HCL Infosystems Senior Data Scientist Salary
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 HCL Group Senior Data Scientist Salary
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 Tata Group Senior Data Scientist Salary
5 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹12.7 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
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Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Senior Data Scientist
Experience wise Cognizant Senior Data Scientist salaries
Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 5 years (10 salaries) |
₹14.8
L/yr
- ₹30
L/yr
|
| 6 years (9 salaries) |
₹14
L/yr
- ₹26
L/yr
|
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| 7 years (11 salaries) |
₹12
L/yr
- ₹28
L/yr
|
| 8 years (13 salaries) |
₹13
L/yr
- ₹32.1
L/yr
|
| 9 years (12 salaries) |
₹12.5
L/yr
- ₹30
L/yr
|
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The top 10% of Senior Data Scientist at Cognizant earn more than ₹29.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹31.3 Lakhs per year. Senior Data Scientist 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 90+ Cognizant employees in India.
- - Machine Learning
- - Performance Improvement
- - Analytical Chemistry
- - Data Science
- - Data Analytics
These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
| Koch Business Solutions | ₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹61.0 Lakhs per year |
| HCL Infosystems | ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹75.0 Lakhs per year |
| Zebra Technologies | ₹17.5 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year |
| IBM | ₹12.3 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year |
| Dell EMC | ₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹26.0 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.
| TCS | ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹44.0 Lakhs per year |
| LTIMindtree | ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year |
| HCLTech | ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year |
| Genpact | ₹9.1 Lakhs to ₹36.6 Lakhs per year |
| Capgemini | ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹36.5 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.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 5 years | ₹14.8 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year |
| 6 years | ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year |
| 7 years | ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year |
| 8 years | ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹32.1 Lakhs per year |
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Cognizant Senior Data Scientist salary
in
India
ranges between ₹12
Lakhs to ₹32.1
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
99
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.