Cognizant Chennai Sme Associate Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 7 years exp.

₹3.8 Lakhs - ₹9 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (96%)

₹6.1 Lakhs

Variable (4%)

₹0.3 Lakh

14% less than the average Sme Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 7 years of experience

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IT & Information Security Sme Associate Salary 3 - 7 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6.7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
Finance & Accounting Sme Associate Salary 6 - 7 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Sme Associate Salary 6 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Sme Associate Salary 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.7 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr
Healthcare & Life Sciences Sme Associate Salary 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr

Last Updated: 19 Feb 2025

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Cognizant Sme Associate Salary

2 - 7 years exp. (11 salaries)

₹3.8 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

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TCS Sme Associate Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr 34% less
Accenture Sme Associate Salary 2 - 9 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr 17% less
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Wipro Sme Associate Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr 57% less
Tech Mahindra Sme Associate Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr 57% less
IBM Sme Associate Salary 6 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹21.2 L/yr 105% more
HCLTech Sme Associate Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 40% less

Sme Associate salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 11 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Sme Associate salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 19 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹11.1 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.6 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹11.6 L/yr
7 years (3 salaries)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr

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Senior Associate in Noida

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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

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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

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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

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 Chennai?

The average salary of a Sme Associate at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 7 years).

The top 10% of Sme Associate in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹8.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹9.0 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 Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Sme Associate at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹48,967 to ₹50,125 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 7 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.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Sme Associate in India?

IBM	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹21.2 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 Sme Associate in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Accenture	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.2 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹3.5 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 Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹11.1 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Sme Associate salary in Chennai ranges between ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹9 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 11 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.