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Cognizant SME salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
3 - 13 years exp.
₹2.6 Lakhs - ₹10 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
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8% more than the average SME Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 13 years of experience

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Finance & Accounting
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3 - 13 years exp. (639 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr

Customer Success, Service & Operations
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3 - 13 years exp. (514 salaries)
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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr

BFSI, Investments & Trading
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3 - 13 years exp. (191 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

Healthcare & Life Sciences
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4 - 11 years exp. (47 salaries)
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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

Quality Assurance
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3 - 12 years exp. (44 salaries)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

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Cognizant SME Salary

3 - 13 years exp. (1.7k salaries)

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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

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5 - 12 years exp. (3 salaries)

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4 - 10 years exp. (111 salaries)

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₹5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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0 - 11 years exp. (8 salaries)

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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

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1 - 9 years exp. (251 salaries)

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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr

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SME salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹10 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 1.7k latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant SME salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

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Experience Avg Annual Salary
3 years  (46 salaries)

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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr
4 years  (170 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
5 years  (299 salaries)

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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
6 years  (322 salaries)

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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
7 years  (310 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
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Cognizant SME Salary and Career Growth

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19 - 26 years exp.

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1 - 18 years exp.
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Team Manager

5 - 19 years exp.
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Top skills at Cognizant for SME

Subject Matter Expertise Accounting Team Management Team Leading Customer Satisfaction Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable US Healthcare TL Quality Monitoring Process Compliance International Voice Process Process Training SME record to report

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.2

Rated by 157 employees for salary & benefits

Full Time

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Department

3.0
  •  posted on 30 May 2018

2.0
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Its mutinational with multiple domains. Concepts methods and operations not like any other companies can comparable. Over all its fortune 500 company

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  • Skill development - Good

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...ciates relation gaps. Problems never solved. No job satisfaction. No HR support. Every where cost cutting. No much benefits. No annual celebeations. No outdoor trips.

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  • Salary - Poor
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

1.0
  •  posted on 22 Jan 2025

4.0
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Cognizant has its strengths, but I feel there's room for improvement in several areas beyond just salary. For me, the overall experience hasn’t aligned with my expectations.

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  • Salary - Good

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In my personal experience, I have faced challenges with the lack of qualified managers and team leads. For instance, in our team, we work from different locations, and our team lead rarely conducted regular team huddles. Even when I, as a senior, tried to take responsibility and initiate meetings, he would often find reasons to stop or postpone them. Over the course of the year, he connected with the team only four or five times, which was far from adequate for effective team collaboration. Additionally, my manager has been disconnected from the team for over a year. When he first joined during a critical transformation period, he did not take the time to observe the team members' expertise, interests, or long-term goals. This lack of involvement left us feeling unsupported and undervalued. One major concern was the cultural bias I experienced. Being from Chennai and a Tamil speaker, I noticed a clear difference in how I and others like me were treated compared to team members from Hyderabad, particularly Telugu-speaking colleagues. This disparity in treatment created a sense of alienation and made it difficult to feel like a cohesive part of the team.

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  • Skill development - Bad
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

2.0
  •  posted on 14 May 2021

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Your experience will totally depend upon the process you are hired for. My experience wasn’t good with my project.

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...g hours. Unapproachable Management. Very few leaves in a year. HRs are not good. Allowances not paid on time and not completely.

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  • Salary - Poor
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

5.0
  •  posted on 31 Mar 2020

5.0
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... safe.. Post that they have provided medical facilities before entering the ODC. Now we doing WFH since last week, in this situation also they have provided 25% extra on basic pay.. Overall they have taken a mind blowing initiatives in this pandemic situation..

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  • Salary - Excellent
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

1.0
  •  posted on 22 Sep 2019

1.0
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Salary- worst, getting knowledge- worst, comfort zone- YESSSS, Day shift - only because of that am not shifting to anyother company....I learnt one thing, working in same company for years is waste of time .... I.spolied my career....

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  • Job security - Good
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No salary hike, no career development

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Cognizant SME Salary FAQs

What is the salary of SME at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
The average salary of a SME at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 13 years).

The top 10% of SME in Hyderabad / Secunderabad at Cognizant earn more than ₹7.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹9.1 Lakhs per year. SME 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 1700+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a SME at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
The estimated take-home salary of a SME at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹49,665 to ₹50,838 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 years to 13 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 1700+ 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 SME at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
To be a SME at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad, the key skills required include:

  • - Subject Matter Expertise
  • - Accounting
  • - Team Management
  • - Team Leading
  • - Customer Satisfaction

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 SME in India?
Capgemini ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹15.3 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Deloitte ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹9.5 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 SME in companies similar to Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
The salary of a SME at companies similar to Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

LTIMindtree ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.6 Lakhs per year
Genpact ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹7.5 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 at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
The salary growth for a SME at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a SME in Hyderabad / Secunderabad can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
3 years ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant SME salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹10 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 1.7k Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.