Average annual salary for most employees Fixed vs. variable pay breakdown Estimated monthly take-home salaryAt par with the average Senior Technical Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 8 - 14 years of experience
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Engineering - Software & QA
Senior Technical Specialist Salary
8 - 14
years
exp.
(22
salaries)
|  ₹10.3 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
IT & Information Security
Senior Technical Specialist Salary
8 - 14
years
exp.
(16
salaries)
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Senior Technical Specialist Salary
8 - 14
years
exp.
(15
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
Project & Program Management
Senior Technical Specialist Salary
10 - 12
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹9.7 L/yr - ₹19.2 L/yr |
Companies similar to Cognizant for Senior Technical Specialist
| Company name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
 HCLTech Senior Technical Specialist Salary
6 - 20 years exp. (830 salaries) | ₹10 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr 
9%
more | |
 IBM Senior Technical Specialist Salary
4 - 10 years exp. (411 salaries) | ₹6 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 
35%
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 Tech Mahindra Senior Technical Specialist Salary
2 - 9 years exp. (109 salaries) | ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr
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 HCL Group Senior Technical Specialist Salary
5 - 17 years exp. (99 salaries) | ₹7.7 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
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 Wipro Senior Technical Specialist Salary
2 - 10 years exp. (78 salaries) | ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
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 Infosys Senior Technical Specialist Salary
2 - 6 years exp. (65 salaries) | ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
77%
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 DXC Technology Senior Technical Specialist Salary
5 - 16 years exp. (26 salaries) | ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹29.5 L/yr
14%
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 NTT Data Senior Technical Specialist Salary
4 - 18 years exp. (22 salaries) | ₹9 L/yr - ₹35.2 L/yr
2%
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 TCS Senior Technical Specialist Salary
3 - 14 years exp. (21 salaries) | ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
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 HCL Infosystems Senior Technical Specialist Salary
6 - 17 years exp. (14 salaries) | ₹10.8 L/yr - ₹37.6 L/yr
3%
more | |
 Accenture Senior Technical Specialist Salary
6 - 15 years exp. (14 salaries) | ₹14.8 L/yr - ₹21.2 L/yr
19%
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 NTT Senior Technical Specialist Salary
11 - 17 years exp. (12 salaries) | ₹20.5 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr
25%
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 Capgemini Senior Technical Specialist Salary
2 - 15 years exp. (12 salaries) | ₹9 L/yr - ₹32.4 L/yr
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 NTT DATA, Inc. Senior Technical Specialist Salary
7 - 16 years exp. (7 salaries) | ₹10 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
4%
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 Dell EMC Senior Technical Specialist Salary
4 - 13 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹7 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
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 Genpact Senior Technical Specialist Salary
3 - 11 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹4 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
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 Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Senior Technical Specialist Salary
4 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹12 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
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 UST Senior Technical Specialist Salary
8 - 15 years exp. (3 salaries) | ₹10 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
14%
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Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Senior Technical Specialist
Experience wise Cognizant Senior Technical Specialist salaries
Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 8 years (7 salaries) |
₹10.3
L/yr
- ₹22
L/yr
|
| 9 years (6 salaries) |
₹12.5
L/yr
- ₹36.7
L/yr
|
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| 10 years (13 salaries) |
₹9.7
L/yr
- ₹26
L/yr
|
| 11 years (12 salaries) |
₹11.3
L/yr
- ₹28
L/yr
|
| 12 years (17 salaries) |
₹12.5
L/yr
- ₹28
L/yr
|
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Cognizant Senior Technical Specialist Salary FAQs
The top 10% of Senior Technical Specialist at Cognizant earn more than ₹26.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹28.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Technical Specialist 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 60+ Cognizant employees in India.
| NTT | ₹20.5 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year |
| HCLTech | ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹41.0 Lakhs per year |
| NTT DATA, Inc. | ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year |
| HCL Infosystems | ₹10.8 Lakhs to ₹37.6 Lakhs per year |
| NTT Data | ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹35.2 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.
| Capgemini | ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹32.4 Lakhs per year |
| UST | ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year |
| DXC Technology | ₹8.7 Lakhs to ₹29.5 Lakhs per year |
| Accenture | ₹14.8 Lakhs to ₹21.2 Lakhs per year |
| HCL Group | ₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹30.0 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.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 8 years | ₹10.3 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year |
| 9 years | ₹12.5 Lakhs to ₹36.7 Lakhs per year |
| 10 years | ₹9.7 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year |
| 11 years | ₹11.3 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year |
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Cognizant Senior Technical Specialist salary
in
India
ranges between ₹9.7
Lakhs to ₹28
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
69
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.