Cognizant Senior Technical Expert Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

5 - 15 years exp.

₹5.5 Lakhs - ₹35 Lakhs

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29% more than the average Senior Technical Expert Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 5 - 15 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Senior Technical Expert Salary 9 - 15 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Senior Technical Expert Salary 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr

Last Updated: 12 Feb 2025

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Senior Technical Expert salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹35 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Senior Technical Expert salaries

Last Updated: 12 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr
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11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹31.5 L/yr - ₹40.2 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹20.7 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr

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Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

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3.0

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4.0

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Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

Salary - Good

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Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

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Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

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Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

Work satisfaction - Good

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Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

Salary - Good

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The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

Promotions - Poor

Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

Skill development - Excellent

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MNC benefits.

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Cognizant Senior Technical Expert Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Technical Expert at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Senior Technical Expert at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Senior Technical Expert at Cognizant earn more than ₹35.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹35.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Technical 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 4 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Technical Expert at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Technical Expert at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,33,752 to ₹1,38,663 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 5 years to 15 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 Technical Expert in India?

Landis+Gyr

₹39.4 Lakhs to ₹48.2 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 Technical Expert in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

ABB	₹15.3 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
Blitzpath Innovations	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
Fresenius Kabi	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.3 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹4.5 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 Technical Expert at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
5 years	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹6.3 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹16.2 Lakhs to ₹20.7 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹31.5 Lakhs to ₹40.2 Lakhs per year
15 years	₹20.7 Lakhs to ₹26.5 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Senior Technical Expert salary in India ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹35 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.