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Cognizant Specialist salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
1 - 11 years exp.
₹3.5 Lakhs - ₹9 Lakhs
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50% less than the average Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 11 years of experience

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Finance & Accounting
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4 - 11 years exp. (28 salaries)
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₹4.4 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

BFSI, Investments & Trading
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1 - 9 years exp. (10 salaries)
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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
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3 - 9 years exp. (8 salaries)
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₹5.3 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr

Customer Success, Service & Operations
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3 - 8 years exp. (7 salaries)
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

IT & Information Security
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5 - 9 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

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Cognizant Specialist Salary

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3 - 7 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹5 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr

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8 - 13 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹13 L/yr - ₹20.5 L/yr

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4 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)

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3 - 9 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr

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2 - 7 years exp. (5 salaries)

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14 - 17 years exp. (4 salaries)

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Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 70 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Specialist salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
3 years  (3 salaries)

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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr
4 years  (11 salaries)

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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹8.9 L/yr
5 years  (15 salaries)

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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
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Cognizant Specialist Salary and Career Growth

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19 - 26 years exp.

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Team Lead

3 - 18 years exp.
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Team Manager

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

Requirement Gathering Design Review Transition Test Strategy SIT

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.9

Rated by 4 employees for salary & benefits

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

5.0
  •  posted on 18 Jun 2020

3.0
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...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

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

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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.

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  • Skill development - Good

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Micro Management

  • Salary - Poor
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Consulting Department

2.0
  •  posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0
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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

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  • Skill development - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0
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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.

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  • Skill development - Good

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...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

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0
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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.

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  • Skill development - Good

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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.

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  • Job security - Poor
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Cognizant Specialist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Specialist at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
The average salary of a Specialist at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 11 years).

The top 10% of Specialist in Hyderabad / Secunderabad at Cognizant earn more than ₹9.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹13.7 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 70+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Specialist at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
The estimated take-home salary of a Specialist at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹40,656 to ₹41,812 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year 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 70+ 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 Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
To be a Specialist at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad, 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 ₹15.5 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹27.5 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹20.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹15.1 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹15.5 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 Specialist in companies similar to Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
The salary of a Specialist at companies similar to Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

IBM ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹15.1 Lakhs per year
HCL Group ₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Infosystems ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 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 Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
The salary growth for a Specialist at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Specialist in Hyderabad / Secunderabad can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
1 year ₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹5.3 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.9 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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Cognizant Specialist salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹9 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 70 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.