Cognizant Chennai SOC Analyst Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 5 years exp.

₹4 Lakhs - ₹8.2 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (100%)

₹6.2 Lakhs

Variable (0%)

₹0.0

19% more than the average SOC Analyst Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 5 years of experience

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IT & Information Security SOC Analyst Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA SOC Analyst Salary 2 - 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

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Cognizant SOC Analyst Salary

2 - 5 years exp. (16 salaries)

₹4 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS SOC Analyst Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (117 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr 18% less
HCLTech SOC Analyst Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (65 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr 16% less
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Wipro SOC Analyst Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (34 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr 24% less
Infosys SOC Analyst Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 29% less
Tech Mahindra SOC Analyst Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr 16% less
Accenture SOC Analyst Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 18% less
Capgemini SOC Analyst Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr 21% less	1 job opening
NTT Data SOC Analyst Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 17% less
DXC Technology SOC Analyst Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr 21% less
UST SOC Analyst Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr 20% less
HCL Group SOC Analyst Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 23% less
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NTT SOC Analyst Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 23% less

SOC Analyst salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 16 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant SOC Analyst salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (6 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
3 years (6 salaries)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
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4 years (3 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.9 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for SOC Analyst

SOC SIEM Splunk

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

5.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

+3 more

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

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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What is the salary of SOC Analyst at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a SOC Analyst at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 5 years).

The top 10% of SOC Analyst in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹7.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹8.2 Lakhs per year. SOC Analyst 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 SOC Analyst at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a SOC Analyst at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹47,316 to ₹48,436 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 5 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 SOC Analyst at Cognizant in Chennai?

To be a SOC Analyst at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- SOC
- SIEM
- Splunk

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

What is the salary of a SOC Analyst in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

HCLTech	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹5.6 Lakhs per year
NTT Data	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹8.5 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 SOC Analyst at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹6.8 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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