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Cognizant Senior Technology Specialist salaries in Pune

Annual salary range
9 - 16 years exp.
₹13 Lakhs - ₹24 Lakhs
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10% less than the average Senior Technology Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 9 - 16 years of experience

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IT & Information Security
Senior Technology Specialist Salary
9 - 16 years exp. (5 salaries)
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₹13 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
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13 - 15 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹19 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
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10 - 14 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹15 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Senior Technology Specialist Salary
15 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹15.9 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

Last Updated: 10 May 2024

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Cognizant Senior Technology Specialist Salary

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Senior Technology Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹13 Lakhs to ₹24 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 12 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Senior Technology Specialist in Pune

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₹14.9 Lakhs
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₹24 Lakhs
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₹20.1 Lakhs
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Experience wise Cognizant Senior Technology Specialist salaries in Pune

Last Updated: 10 May 2024

Experience Avg Annual Salary
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹14.7 L/yr - ₹18.8 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹15.7 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹16.7 L/yr - ₹21.3 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹17.6 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹18.6 L/yr - ₹23.7 L/yr
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Top skills at Cognizant for Senior Technology Specialist

Training Change Management Linux Administration Networking Firmware

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.5

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 05 Jul 2019

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Salary is below Industry Standards. Once you become Manager your technical exposure is lost & higher mgmt is pathetic. growth is very poor. South Indian dominant leadership. Regional bias is heavy.

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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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Consulting Department

2.0
  •  posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0
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1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

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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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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
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Despite the fact that cognizant is not directly involved, the management team is the worst because I had a bad rating once and spoke with my HR about it. She said that it was illogical to claim to be able to speak Hindi, and they do not care about employees. While some employees are excellent, favoritism is a non-issue in the Kolkata office. I will not receive any better senior support that would help me start from scratch.

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  • Skill development - Good

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...a result, you will be highly appreciated with a very bad rating and feedback. 5. salary is very low and there is no hike or promotion if you are not favourite candidate of your manager

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0
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CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

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  • Salary - Good
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As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

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Cognizant Senior Technology Specialist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Pune?
The average salary of a Senior Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 9 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Senior Technology Specialist in Pune at Cognizant earn more than ₹24.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹24.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Technology 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Pune?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹1,35,189 to ₹1,40,165 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 9 years to 16 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.
What are the key skills required to be a Senior Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Pune?
To be a Senior Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Pune, the key skills required include:

  • - Training
  • - Change Management
  • - Linux Administration
  • - Networking
  • - Firmware

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Senior Technology Specialist in India?
Coforge ₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
Synechron ₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹41.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹29.0 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 Technology Specialist in companies similar to Cognizant in Pune?
The salary of a Senior Technology Specialist at companies similar to Cognizant in Pune varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

IBM ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹16.2 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹14.7 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 Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Pune?
The salary growth for a Senior Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Pune depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Technology Specialist in Pune can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
9 years ₹14.7 Lakhs to ₹18.8 Lakhs per year
10 years ₹15.7 Lakhs to ₹20.1 Lakhs per year
11 years ₹16.7 Lakhs to ₹21.3 Lakhs per year
12 years ₹17.6 Lakhs to ₹22.5 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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Cognizant Senior Technology Specialist salary in Pune ranges between ₹13 Lakhs to ₹24 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 12 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.