Cognizant Service Desk Specialist Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 8 years exp.

₹3.5 Lakhs - ₹8.7 Lakhs

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12% more than the average Service Desk Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 8 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Service Desk Specialist Salary 6 - 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Service Desk Specialist Salary 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

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HCLTech Service Desk Specialist Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (45 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 24% less
TCS Service Desk Specialist Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 7% less
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Tech Mahindra Service Desk Specialist Salary 2 - 7 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 17% less
Wipro Service Desk Specialist Salary 3 - 7 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 36% less
Accenture Service Desk Specialist Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr 5% more
HCL Group Service Desk Specialist Salary 3 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr 30% less
Genpact Service Desk Specialist Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr 34% less

Service Desk Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Service Desk Specialist salaries

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.4 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr
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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

5.0

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Service Desk Specialist in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

5.0

• posted on 06 Sep 2023

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good salary and benefits, also employee appreciation through distribution of goodies makes it worth. Also, it's approach towards eligible candidate placement with a matching requirement.

Salary - Excellent

+6 more

Dislikes

No Drawbacks, but an allocated project tenure or a contract tenure for a eligible and work acquainted candidate should atleast be for a Financial year or a complete term.

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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.

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.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

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

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

Salary - Poor

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I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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Cognizant Service Desk Specialist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Service Desk Specialist at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Service Desk Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 8 years).

The top 10% of Service Desk Specialist at Cognizant earn more than ₹8.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹8.7 Lakhs per year. Service Desk 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 4 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Service Desk Specialist at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Service Desk Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹47,524 to ₹48,649 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 years to 8 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 Service Desk Specialist in India?

Accenture

₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹8.5 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 Service Desk Specialist in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

TCS	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹4.2 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 Service Desk Specialist at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
3 years	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹5.2 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹5.6 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Service Desk Specialist salary in India ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.