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Cognizant Senior Software Associate salaries in Chennai

Annual salary range
7 - 12 years exp.
₹8.6 Lakhs - ₹21 Lakhs
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63% more than the average Senior Software Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 7 - 12 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
Senior Software Associate Salary
7 - 12 years exp. (16 salaries)
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₹8.6 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr

IT & Information Security
Senior Software Associate Salary
8 - 9 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹16.5 L/yr - ₹17.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 14 Dec 2024

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Senior Software Associate salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹8.6 Lakhs to ₹21 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 7 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 19 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Last Updated: 14 Dec 2024

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7 years  (4 salaries)

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₹8.6 L/yr - ₹20.5 L/yr
8 years  (6 salaries)

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₹11 L/yr - ₹19.8 L/yr
9 years  (3 salaries)

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₹15 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
10 years  (3 salaries)

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₹10 L/yr - ₹30.4 L/yr
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₹12.9 L/yr - ₹31.2 L/yr
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Cognizant Senior Software Associate Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Software Associate at Cognizant Chennai?
Senior Software Associate salary at Cognizant in Chennai ranges between ₹8.6 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs for experience between 7 years to 12 years. According to our estimates it is 63% more than the average Senior Software Associate Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 19 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Chennai.
How does the salary of a Senior Software Associate at Cognizant Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Senior Software Associate at Cognizant is 63% more than the average salary of a Senior Software Associate in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What is the salary of a Senior Software Associate in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?
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  • DXC Technology Senior Software Associate Salary - ₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
  • Fiserv Senior Software Associate Salary - ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
  • TCS Senior Software Associate Salary - ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹11.9 Lakhs per year
  • Verinite Technologies Senior Software Associate Salary - ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹3.8 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Software Associate at Cognizant in Chennai?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Software Associate at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,13,503 per month to ₹1,16,661 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Senior Software Associate salary in India which ranges between ₹8.6 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 7 years to 12 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Senior Software Associate at Cognizant in Chennai?
According to AmbitionBox, 57% of the Cognizant Senior Software Associates in Chennai reported a notice period of 2 Months, 14% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 7 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Senior Software Associate salary in Chennai ranges between ₹8.6 Lakhs to ₹21 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 19 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.