Cognizant Bangalore / Bengaluru Sme Associate Salaries by 10 Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 10 years exp.

₹5 Lakhs - ₹8.7 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

8% more than the average Sme Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 10 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Sme Associate Salary 2 - 9 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹7.9 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Sme Associate Salary 6 - 7 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.4 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
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Finance & Accounting Sme Associate Salary 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr
Quality Assurance Sme Associate Salary 10 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr
Healthcare & Life Sciences Sme Associate Salary 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.1 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025

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Cognizant Sme Associate Salary

2 - 10 years exp. (10 salaries)

₹5 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr

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Accenture Sme Associate Salary 2 - 9 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr 33% less
TCS Sme Associate Salary 2 - 8 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 45% less
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Wipro Sme Associate Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr 63% less
NTT DATA, Inc. Sme Associate Salary 3 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 14% less
Tech Mahindra Sme Associate Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹2.5 L/yr 73% less

Sme Associate salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 10 years. Salary estimates are based on 10 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Sme Associate salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.9 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr
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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.4 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.4

Rated by 4 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

+2 more

Dislikes

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

+1 more

Dislikes

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

Likes

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

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 28 Nov 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Stability is good. Though in the ongoing global recession, many of my co-workers had to leave projects because of project ramp down and did not get any other projects. Instead of recruiting employees from bench in other projects they are hiring more from people outside.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Appraisal is bad. So joining with low salary does not help much in the long run, better to switch.

Salary - Poor

+1 more

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Nov 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Long term projects but mainly support projects. Flexible work timings On time salary and some increment every year Scope to show case your skills

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Every time you have search for the projects once your current project ramp down

Job security - Poor

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Cognizant Sme Associate Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Sme Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The average salary of a Sme Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 10 years).

The top 10% of Sme Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru at Cognizant earn more than ₹8.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹8.7 Lakhs per year. Sme Associate 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 Sme Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The estimated take-home salary of a Sme Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹59,938 to ₹61,454 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 10 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 is the salary of a Sme Associate in companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The salary of a Sme Associate at companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

NTT DATA, Inc.	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹8.6 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹3.5 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹2.5 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 Sme Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The salary growth for a Sme Associate at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Sme Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹6.9 Lakhs to ₹14.3 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹14.4 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Sme Associate salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹5 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 10 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.