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Cognizant Senior Subject Matter Expert salaries in Chennai

Annual salary range
4 - 11 years exp.
₹4.1 Lakhs - ₹6.9 Lakhs
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16% less than the average Senior Subject Matter Expert Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 11 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations
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4 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr

Finance & Accounting
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6 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹4.9 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr

Strategic & Top Management
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10 - 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr

Last Updated: 30 May 2024

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Senior Subject Matter Expert salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹6.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 11 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹4.9 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹5 L/yr - ₹6.4 L/yr
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₹5.1 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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IT & Information Security Department

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  •  posted on 29 Mar 2025

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What I like most about cognizant is their toxic work culture and politics. To be honest, if there were jobs offers I wud have left cognizant, unfortunately my career is losing grip because of Emi's and rent pay. They just only pay you 20k for 4 years, no promotions, no awards, no recognition and no growth. And they ( Home Managers) fake all their policies and they humiliate people in front of all the teammates and colleagues, likewise in front of 40-50 group ppls if there is work done 80/100 % and if we ask about wholesome variables pay and incentives, they forced you to go to cognizant portal and give resignation. I have every screenshot of humiliation and disrespectful and cheating of my managers and other project heads

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Dislikes everything and not satisfied. If they give 1L per month working salary, I won't work for them

  • Salary - Bad
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

4.0
  •  posted on 25 Mar 2025

5.0
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Working at cognizant really helps me a lot both in personal and professional way .The work life balance & company culture was good and the allowances they provide apart from the salary was excellent...I really enjoyed my 3 years at Cognizant.

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  • Salary - Excellent
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One thing I dislike about these companies are there is no guarantee of job security...they will pick 10/15 employees and moved them to different project within the company (internal movement)..which I think is a part of business but needs to be reviewed....

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  • Job security - Bad

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0
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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

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  •  posted on 19 Mar 2025

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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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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0
  •  posted on 11 Mar 2025

3.0
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Likes

Salary credited on time. Two way cab. Large campus. Once in 6 months we use to go to trip to nearby places.

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Dislikes

No work life balance. Constant pressure to meet targets. Worked overtime without any additional payment. Leads will put you on PIP if you don't meet the targets.

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  • Skill development - Bad
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Cognizant Senior Subject Matter Expert Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Subject Matter Expert at Cognizant in Chennai?
The average salary of a Senior Subject Matter Expert at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹6.9 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 11 years).

The top 10% of Senior Subject Matter Expert in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹6.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹6.9 Lakhs per year. Senior Subject Matter Expert 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Subject Matter Expert at Cognizant in Chennai?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Subject Matter Expert at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹43,477 to ₹44,590 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹6.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 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 10+ 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 Subject Matter Expert in India?
Flex ₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹11.1 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹12.9 Lakhs per year
Access Healthcare ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹7.5 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 Subject Matter Expert in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?
The salary of a Senior Subject Matter Expert at companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Accenture ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹7.4 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹5.0 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 Subject Matter Expert at Cognizant in Chennai?
The salary growth for a Senior Subject Matter Expert at Cognizant in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Subject Matter Expert in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
4 years ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹6.1 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹6.4 Lakhs per year
7 years ₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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Cognizant Senior Subject Matter Expert salary in Chennai ranges between ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹6.9 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 11 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.