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Cognizant Subject Matter Specialist salaries in Chennai (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
5 - 10 years exp.
₹4 Lakhs - ₹7.6 Lakhs
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5% less than the average Subject Matter Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 5 - 10 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations
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6 - 10 years exp. (14 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr

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5 - 10 years exp. (10 salaries)
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₹4.4 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr

Healthcare & Life Sciences
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10 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹4.9 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 17 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Subject Matter Specialist Salary

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Subject Matter Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4 Lakhs to ₹7.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 10 years. Salary estimates are based on 31 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Subject Matter Specialist salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 17 Mar 2025

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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr
6 years  (7 salaries)

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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr
7 years  (7 salaries)

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₹4 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
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₹4 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr
9 years  (3 salaries)

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₹5 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
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Top skills at Cognizant for Subject Matter Specialist

Hindi Social Media Marketing Hindi Speaking Content Review Content Moderation

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.9

Rated by 6 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • Job security - Poor
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Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

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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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Senior Process Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

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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.

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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.

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  • Skill development - Poor
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Senior Process Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

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Finance & Accounting Department

3.0
  •  posted on 03 Feb 2025
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Likes

Nothing to say much

  • Work satisfaction - Good
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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

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Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

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IT & Information Security Department

3.0
  •  posted on 26 Jan 2025
4.0
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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.

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  • Salary - Good
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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 in Chennai?
The average salary of a Subject Matter Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.6 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 10 years).

The top 10% of Subject Matter Specialist in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹6.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹7.6 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 30+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Subject Matter Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai?
The estimated take-home salary of a Subject Matter Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹41,648 to ₹42,789 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 5 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 30+ 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 Subject Matter Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai?
To be a Subject Matter Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

  • - Hindi
  • - Social Media Marketing
  • - Hindi Speaking
  • - Content Review
  • - Content Moderation

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 Subject Matter Specialist in India?
Accenture ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 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 Subject Matter Specialist in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?
The salary of a Subject Matter Specialist at companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

TCS ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
Access Healthcare ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
Fulcrum Commercial Real Estate Services ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹4.2 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 Chennai?
The salary growth for a Subject Matter Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Subject Matter Specialist in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
5 years ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹6.1 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹6.8 Lakhs per year
7 years ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
8 years ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.6 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Subject Matter Specialist salary in Chennai ranges between ₹4 Lakhs to ₹7.6 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 31 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.