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Cognizant Senior Data Scientist salaries in Chennai

Annual salary range
5 - 13 years exp.
₹12 Lakhs - ₹30 Lakhs
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8% 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. (10 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
Senior Data Scientist Salary
11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹18 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr

Last Updated: 11 Dec 2024

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Senior Data Scientist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹12 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 14 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Senior Data Scientist salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 11 Dec 2024

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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹14.8 L/yr - ₹33.4 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹7.7 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
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₹12 L/yr - ₹36.2 L/yr
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₹15.9 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
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₹8.6 L/yr - ₹21.9 L/yr
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No hike, no job security, no skill development, no easy transportation.even if you learn new technologies they will ask for experience and make you work in technology which you already know.if you do "jing jack" you will get everything else you will be cornered and make you to think resigning is best than staying there

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Cognizant Senior Data Scientist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Data Scientist at Cognizant Chennai?
Senior Data Scientist salary at Cognizant in Chennai ranges between ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs for experience between 5 years to 13 years. According to our estimates it is 8% less than the average Senior Data Scientist Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 14 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Chennai.
How does the salary of a Senior Data Scientist at Cognizant Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Senior Data Scientist at Cognizant is 8% less than the average salary of a Senior Data Scientist in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What are the top skills required to work as a Senior Data Scientist at Cognizant?
Machine Learning, Performance Improvement, Analytical Chemistry, Data Science and Data Analytics are some of the popular skills required to work as a Senior Data Scientist at Cognizant Chennai.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Senior Data Scientist in Chennai?
  • HCLTech Senior Data Scientist Salary - ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Senior Data Scientist in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?
  • TCS Senior Data Scientist Salary - ₹8.9 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
  • Wipro Senior Data Scientist Salary - ₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
  • Capgemini Senior Data Scientist Salary - ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
  • Accenture Senior Data Scientist Salary - ₹12.1 Lakhs to ₹23.4 Lakhs per year
  • Infosys Senior Data Scientist Salary - ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹20.7 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Data Scientist at Cognizant in Chennai?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Data Scientist at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,40,364 per month to ₹1,45,575 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Senior Data Scientist salary in India which ranges between ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 13 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Senior Data Scientist at Cognizant in Chennai?
According to AmbitionBox, 50% of the Cognizant Senior Data Scientists in Chennai reported a notice period of 2 Months, 33% reported a notice period of 3 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 6 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Senior Data Scientist salary in Chennai ranges between ₹12 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 14 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.