Cognizant Subject Matter Specialist Salaries by 80+ Employees (Updated 2025)

4 - 10 years exp.

₹3.8 Lakhs - ₹8.2 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (97%)

₹5.7 Lakhs

Variable (3%)

₹0.1 Lakh

At par with the average Subject Matter Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 10 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Subject Matter Specialist Salary 4 - 10 years exp. (30 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr
Finance & Accounting Subject Matter Specialist Salary 4 - 10 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹4.4 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr
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Quality Assurance Subject Matter Specialist Salary 5 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
BFSI, Investments & Trading Subject Matter Specialist Salary 5 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6.1 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr
Healthcare & Life Sciences Subject Matter Specialist Salary 5 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

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Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

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TCS Subject Matter Specialist Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 27% less
Infosys Subject Matter Specialist Salary 5 - 9 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 10% less
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Wipro Subject Matter Specialist Salary 2 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr 8% less
HCLTech Subject Matter Specialist Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr 23% less
Tech Mahindra Subject Matter Specialist Salary 2 - 7 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr 26% less
Accenture Subject Matter Specialist Salary 5 - 11 years exp. (40 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr 20% more
IBM Subject Matter Specialist Salary 6 - 8 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr 12% less
Genpact Subject Matter Specialist Salary 6 - 8 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 23% less
DXC Technology Subject Matter Specialist Salary 5 - 14 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹13.9 L/yr 45% more

Subject Matter Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 10 years. Salary estimates are based on 81 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Subject Matter Specialist salaries

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
4 years (3 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
5 years (16 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
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6 years (17 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
7 years (16 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr
8 years (17 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr
9 years (7 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
10 years (5 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr

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2.7

Rated by 26 employees for salary & benefits

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

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 02 Mar 2025

4.0

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.

Salary - Good

+2 more

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.

Company culture - Poor

Senior Process Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Feb 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The company is known for its emphasis on continuous learning and development, offering employees plenty of opportunities to grow and advance in their careers. Additionally, Cognizant is involved in various innovative projects across different industries, which can be exciting and rewarding for those who enjoy tackling complex challenges and contributing to transformative solutions.

Dislikes

The work-life balance could be better, Salary growth and increments could be substantial, Promotion that is not always on merit list, Senior Management communication and support from leadership should be better.

Skill development - Poor

+4 more

Senior Process Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Finance & Accounting Department

3.0

• posted on 03 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing to say much

Work satisfaction - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Management and promotions are based on favaourism and very poor in salary hike and mainly without discussion with employees management gives us performance rating and apart from work there is no other activity today like no outings team lunch and other fun activities

Salary - Bad

+3 more

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

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Cognizant Subject Matter Specialist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Subject Matter Specialist at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Subject Matter Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 10 years).

The top 10% of Subject Matter Specialist at Cognizant earn more than ₹7.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹8.2 Lakhs per year. Subject Matter 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 80+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Subject Matter Specialist at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Subject Matter Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹44,182 to ₹45,285 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 years to 10 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 80+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Subject Matter Specialist in India?

DXC Technology	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹13.9 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹10.8 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 Subject Matter Specialist in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Wipro	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.1 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 Subject Matter Specialist at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
4 years	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹8.1 Lakhs per year

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