Cognizant System Development Senior Specialist Salaries by 8 Employees (Updated 2025)

9 - 16 years exp.

₹10.8 Lakhs - ₹22 Lakhs

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At par with the average System Development Senior Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 9 - 16 years of experience

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Last Updated: 15 Mar 2023

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System Development Senior Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹10.8 Lakhs to ₹22 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 8 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant System Development Senior Specialist salaries

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2023

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.3 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.8 L/yr - ₹21.2 L/yr
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11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.3 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16 L/yr - ₹20.5 L/yr
15+ years (3 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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What is the salary of System Development Senior Specialist at Cognizant?

System Development Senior Specialist salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹10.8 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs for experience between 9 years to 16 years. According to our estimates it is 2% more than the average System Development Senior Specialist Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 8 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a System Development Senior Specialist at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a System Development Senior Specialist at Cognizant is 2% more than the average salary of a System Development Senior Specialist in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a System Development Senior Specialist in India?

Dell EMC System Development Senior Specialist Salary - ₹16.6 Lakhs to ₹26.5 Lakhs per year
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IBM System Development Senior Specialist Salary - ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
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What is the salary of a System Development Senior Specialist in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

Accenture System Development Senior Specialist Salary - ₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹19.5 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a System Development Senior Specialist at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a System Development Senior Specialist at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,06,962 per month to ₹1,09,909 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant System Development Senior Specialist salary in India which ranges between ₹10.8 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 16 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

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