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Cognizant Senior Project Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
3 - 11 years exp.
₹7.5 Lakhs - ₹20.7 Lakhs
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21% more than the average Senior Project Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 11 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
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3 - 11 years exp. (22 salaries)
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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
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5 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr

IT & Information Security
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4 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹7.4 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr

Customer Success, Service & Operations
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3 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹7.2 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
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3 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹8.3 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

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₹5 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr

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3 - 10 years exp. (53 salaries)

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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

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HCLTech Senior Project Engineer Salary

3 - 11 years exp. (32 salaries)

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₹5.8 L/yr - ₹20.9 L/yr

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3 - 10 years exp. (27 salaries)

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₹6.4 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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Tech Mahindra Senior Project Engineer Salary

4 - 9 years exp. (24 salaries)

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₹7.7 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

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IBM Senior Project Engineer Salary

0 - 10 years exp. (23 salaries)

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₹8 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr

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Capgemini Senior Project Engineer Salary

3 - 10 years exp. (23 salaries)

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₹6 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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Infosys Senior Project Engineer Salary

4 - 15 years exp. (16 salaries)

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₹10 L/yr - ₹28.7 L/yr

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DXC Technology Senior Project Engineer Salary

6 - 10 years exp. (8 salaries)

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₹10 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

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HCL Group Senior Project Engineer Salary

4 - 6 years exp. (8 salaries)

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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr

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UST Senior Project Engineer Salary

6 - 12 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹7.8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

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NTT Data Senior Project Engineer Salary

6 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹8.9 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr

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6 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr

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Senior Project Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹20.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 57 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Senior Project Engineer salaries

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3 years  (6 salaries)

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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
4 years  (6 salaries)

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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹16.8 L/yr
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₹8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.5

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 20 Mar 2025

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Likes

As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

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  • Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

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  • Job security - Poor
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Consulting Department

2.0
  •  posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0
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Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

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  • Skill development - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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Despite the fact that cognizant is not directly involved, the management team is the worst because I had a bad rating once and spoke with my HR about it. She said that it was illogical to claim to be able to speak Hindi, and they do not care about employees. While some employees are excellent, favoritism is a non-issue in the Kolkata office. I will not receive any better senior support that would help me start from scratch.

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  • Skill development - Good

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...a result, you will be highly appreciated with a very bad rating and feedback. 5. salary is very low and there is no hike or promotion if you are not favourite candidate of your manager

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 21 Feb 2025

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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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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

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

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IT & Information Security Department

2.0
  •  posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0
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Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

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

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  • Salary - Poor
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Cognizant Senior Project Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Project Engineer at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Senior Project Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹20.7 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 11 years).

The top 10% of Senior Project Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹18.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹23.8 Lakhs per year. Senior Project 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 50+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Project Engineer at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Project Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹87,616 to ₹89,914 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹20.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 years to 11 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 50+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Senior Project Engineer in India?
NTT Data ₹8.9 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹28.7 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹20.9 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹16.0 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.
What is the salary of a Senior Project Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Senior Project Engineer at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Accenture ₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹19.5 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹13.5 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 Project Engineer at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Senior Project Engineer at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Project Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
3 years ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹15.1 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹10.2 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Senior Project Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹20.7 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 57 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.