Cognizant Senior Section Engineer Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 9 years exp.

₹4.2 Lakhs - ₹16 Lakhs

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15% less than the average Senior Section Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 9 years of experience

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IT & Information Security Senior Section Engineer Salary 8 - 9 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Senior Section Engineer Salary 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr
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Consulting Senior Section Engineer Salary 7 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.8 L/yr - ₹15.7 L/yr

Last Updated: 20 Feb 2025

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Wipro Senior Section Engineer Salary 6 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹13.6 L/yr 29% less
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TCS Senior Section Engineer Salary 0 - 15 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 49% more
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Senior Section Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹16 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Senior Section Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 20 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr
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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.1 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.9 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

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Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

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Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

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MNC benefits.

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...you will come across all IT companies. Just learn to survive, upskill and excel. Do not depend on your job or salary, have multiple streams of income without moonlighting and switch jobs whenever you get a good opportunity. Work for your own success not for the company.

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4.0

• posted on 22 Oct 2024

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Work culture is great. There is lot of effort & importance given to training & reskilling.

Salary - Good

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Pay package is not the best but ifs OK. Even after honestly working with your best efforts & good ratings, you will not get promotion unless you really push for it.

Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 01 Oct 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has large number of client in various domains providing a lot of opportunities across the world. I have got an opprtunity to work at different locations and in diversified tools and technologies and various domains. It has helped me build a robust career and helped me grow along with the organization.

Skill development - Good

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Frequently changing revision cycles, changing promotions process and cycles and very less salary hikes. Also for the veteran employees, salary standards are very low compard to the market standards

Promotions - Poor

Project Manager in Pune

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3.0

• posted on 10 Sep 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Clear salary structure

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Micromanagement of work from office Tug of war between Cognizant tasks and client tasks Irregular appraisal cycles Remove senior members from the team and onboard junior members Upper Management creates unnecessary facade to generate fake buzz

Promotions - Poor

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4.0

• posted on 11 Jun 2024

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for Salary and Benefits

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I know what is my salary, which wasn't the case of Infosys loke conpanies where one need to master mathematics to understand whats their take home salary

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Cognizant Senior Section Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Section Engineer at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Senior Section Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 9 years).

The top 10% of Senior Section Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹16.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹16.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Section 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 4 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Section Engineer at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Section Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹73,141 to ₹75,029 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 years to 9 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 4 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 Section Engineer in India?

TCS	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹8.1 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year
Indian Railways	₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
Maha Metrorail Corporation	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹14.5 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 Section Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Wipro

₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹13.6 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 Section Engineer at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
3 years	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹4.2 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹6.3 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹9.1 Lakhs to ₹11.7 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Senior Section Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹16 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.