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Cognizant Software Engineer Analyst salaries in Chennai

Annual salary range
2 - 5 years exp.
₹5.5 Lakhs - ₹8.5 Lakhs
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Engineering - Software & QA
Software Engineer Analyst Salary
2 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
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5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹6.3 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr

IT & Information Security
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4 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

Last Updated: 17 Mar 2023

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Software Engineer Analyst salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Software Engineer Analyst salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 17 Mar 2023

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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr
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₹6.3 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 18 Jan 2025

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Likes

I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

Dislikes

Cognizant will not pay you well , Even if you are eligible for a better pay at the correct time they will release you from the project so that they don't have to promote you

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  • Salary - Poor
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BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0
  •  posted on 11 Jan 2025

2.0
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Company culture was very good. Senior management was also good.

Dislikes

...security, suddenly one day you will know that now your not part of your project. Salary and other benefits are very less as compared to other it company.

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  • Salary - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0
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I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 05 Jan 2025

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Likes

In my current project there is some flexibility of work but when compared to other projects it is hell

Dislikes

There are many points 1. promotion criteria which is worst in all mnc. 2. salary hike is negligible. 3. even there is no such activities happened which makes you motivated through out the year.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 04 Jan 2025

5.0
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Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.

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Dislikes

No work life balance. No projects in company so they silently fires. Not so good culture. Not so get promotion(1-5%hike only) or no benefits (whole year). Not that much bonus yearly.

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  • Skill development - Poor
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Cognizant Software Engineer Analyst Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Software Engineer Analyst at Cognizant Chennai?
Software Engineer Analyst salary at Cognizant in Chennai ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs for experience between 2 years to 5 years. According to our estimates it is 2% less than the average Software Engineer Analyst Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Chennai.
How does the salary of a Software Engineer Analyst at Cognizant Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Software Engineer Analyst at Cognizant is 2% less than the average salary of a Software Engineer Analyst in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Software Engineer Analyst in Chennai?
  • DXC Technology Software Engineer Analyst Salary - ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹9.4 Lakhs per year
  • Accenture Software Engineer Analyst Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
  • TCS Software Engineer Analyst Salary - ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹10.1 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Software Engineer Analyst in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?
  • HCLTech Software Engineer Analyst Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹5.1 Lakhs per year
  • Capgemini Software Engineer Analyst Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹4.2 Lakhs per year
  • HCL Group Software Engineer Analyst Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.5 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Engineer Analyst at Cognizant in Chennai?
The estimated take-home salary of a Software Engineer Analyst at Cognizant ranges between ₹46,415 per month to ₹47,515 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Software Engineer Analyst salary in India which ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 5 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

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Cognizant Software Engineer Analyst salary in Chennai ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 7 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.