Cognizant Chennai Specialist Salaries by 40+ Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 11 years exp.

₹3.1 Lakhs - ₹12.7 Lakhs

Avg. annual salary

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31% less than the average Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 11 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Specialist Salary 4 - 10 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹10.7 L/yr
Engineering - Hardware & Networks Specialist Salary 5 - 11 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹7.7 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr
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Finance & Accounting Specialist Salary 7 - 11 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr
BFSI, Investments & Trading Specialist Salary 7 - 9 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Specialist Salary 2 - 11 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹6.6 L/yr - ₹11.6 L/yr

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Last Updated: 14 Feb 2025

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Cognizant Specialist Salary

2 - 11 years exp. (43 salaries)

₹3.1 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr

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HCLTech Specialist Salary 1 - 11 years exp. (1.8k salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 11% less
HCL Group Specialist Salary 3 - 10 years exp. (334 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 8% less
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Accenture Specialist Salary 5 - 17 years exp. (82 salaries)	₹6.4 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 111% more	67 job openings
TCS Specialist Salary 2 - 12 years exp. (81 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr 29% less
HCL Infosystems Specialist Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (36 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr 5% less
Infosys Specialist Salary 3 - 10 years exp. (24 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 19% more	1 job opening
DXC Technology Specialist Salary 7 - 15 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹10.4 L/yr - ₹17.6 L/yr 84% more
Wipro Specialist Salary 2 - 11 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr 18% more	4 job openings
Capgemini Specialist Salary 5 - 10 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹12.1 L/yr 28% more	2 job openings
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Specialist Salary 4 - 10 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹6.4 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 87% more
Atos Specialist Salary 4 - 16 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹6.1 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr 55% more
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UST Specialist Salary 10 - 15 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹18.3 L/yr - ₹25.8 L/yr 207% more	6 job openings
IBM Specialist Salary 7 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr 29% more	3 job openings

Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 43 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Specialist in Chennai

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₹7.5 Lakhs

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₹6 Lakhs

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₹6.3 Lakhs

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₹3.1 Lakhs

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Experience wise Cognizant Specialist salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 14 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.6 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr
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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr
5 years (5 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
6 years (5 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr
7 years (6 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr
8 years (9 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr
9 years (8 salaries)	₹6.2 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr
10 years (5 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
11 years (3 salaries)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr

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Specialist

1 - 11 years exp.

Team Lead

1 - 18 years exp.

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Team Manager

6 - 18 years exp.

74% hike

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Top skills at Cognizant for Specialist

Requirement Gathering Design Review Transition Test Strategy SIT

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.8

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Specialist in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

5.0

• posted on 18 Jun 2020

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...e to get senior process executive it was 22 mnths still my appraisal not happen. Will expect more salary In this situation but there is huge deductions in this pandemic situation

Job security - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

I like in working with cognizant. Waiting for my appraisal as 22 months passed I didn’t get senior level . Requesting for my appraisal

Specialist in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0

• posted on 01 Jul 2019

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...n your work then you will be with the same opinion in the management thoughts.As a fresher you will learn many things but not satisfactory pay. And if you are planning to take a move from any other company they will be satisfactory pay.The only thing which makes feel a bit uncomfortable is the micro management.But overall experience you will surely come out with good working skills.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Micro Management

Salary - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Despite the fact that cognizant is not directly involved, the management team is the worst because I had a bad rating once and spoke with my HR about it. She said that it was illogical to claim to be able to speak Hindi, and they do not care about employees. While some employees are excellent, favoritism is a non-issue in the Kolkata office. I will not receive any better senior support that would help me start from scratch.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

...a result, you will be highly appreciated with a very bad rating and feedback. 5. salary is very low and there is no hike or promotion if you are not favourite candidate of your manager

Salary - Bad

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I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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Cognizant Specialist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 11 years).

The top 10% of Specialist in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹11.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹12.7 Lakhs per year. Specialist 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 40+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹55,578 to ₹56,970 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 11 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 40+ 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 Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

- Requirement Gathering
- Design Review
- Transition
- Test Strategy
- SIT

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 Specialist in India?

UST	₹18.3 Lakhs to ₹25.8 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre	₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹10.4 Lakhs to ₹17.6 Lakhs per year
Atos	₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹13.0 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 Specialist in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

IBM	₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹12.9 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹12.1 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Infosystems	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹11.0 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 Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹6.6 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹7.1 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹7.6 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Specialist salary in Chennai ranges between ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 43 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.