Cognizant Chennai Talent Acquisition Executive Salaries by 30+ Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 9 years exp.

₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹9.8 Lakhs

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91% more than the average Talent Acquisition Executive Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 9 years of experience

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Human Resources Talent Acquisition Executive Salary 2 - 9 years exp. (28 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr
Consulting Talent Acquisition Executive Salary 5 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
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BFSI, Investments & Trading Talent Acquisition Executive Salary 7 - 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 6 Apr 2025

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Cognizant Talent Acquisition Executive Salary

2 - 9 years exp. (34 salaries)

₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS Talent Acquisition Executive Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (24 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr 30% less
HCLTech Talent Acquisition Executive Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (20 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr 46% less
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Wipro Talent Acquisition Executive Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 39% less
IBM Talent Acquisition Executive Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 24% less
Accenture Talent Acquisition Executive Salary 3 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr 33% less
HCL Group Talent Acquisition Executive Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr 50% less
Capgemini Talent Acquisition Executive Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr 42% less

Talent Acquisition Executive salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 34 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Talent Acquisition Executive in Chennai

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Experience wise Cognizant Talent Acquisition Executive salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 6 Apr 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (4 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr
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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr
5 years (4 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹11.6 L/yr
6 years (7 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
7 years (7 salaries)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr
8 years (6 salaries)	₹6.4 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr
9 years (3 salaries)	₹7.3 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Talent Acquisition Executive

End to End Recruitment BPO Recruitment Talent Acquisition Non IT Recruitment Bulk Hiring Mass Hiring BPO Hiring

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3.3

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Associate Consultant in Pune

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

5.0

• posted on 01 Oct 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant is the best organisation in terms of working, learning and development but poor part is Salary increment is very less and promotions almost not getting

Skill development - Excellent

+3 more

Dislikes

Existing employee didn't get the upto mark salary and promotion.

Salary - Poor

+1 more

Team Lead in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

2.0

• posted on 18 Nov 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing to like.. only thing is atleast you will get your salary on time

Dislikes

Everything… Salary, company culture , appraisal nothing is there… do not even provide relocation charges for company initiated relocations!!! One of the worst place to work

Salary - Bad

+5 more

Team Lead in Mumbai (working remotely)

Full Time

Quality Assurance Department

2.0

• posted on 08 Mar 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

They give good package while joining

Dislikes

Their talent supply team is useless. When you are on bench, they won't contact you or try to place you in some project. It becomes completely your responsibility to search a project for yourself

Skill development - Bad

+3 more

Team Lead in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0

• posted on 18 Oct 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Job security

Job security - Good

Dislikes

Salary & Benefits are poor, Not up to the expectations. No work life balance. 10 hrs working + min 1hrs to max 2hrs travelling for one side, i.e 14hrs approx gone only for company. 10hrs personal life :(

Salary - Poor

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Need help to decide

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 Talent Acquisition Executive Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Talent Acquisition Executive at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Talent Acquisition Executive at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 9 years).

The top 10% of Talent Acquisition Executive in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹9.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹9.8 Lakhs per year. Talent Acquisition Executive 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 Talent Acquisition Executive at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Talent Acquisition Executive at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹51,365 to ₹52,576 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 9 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 Talent Acquisition Executive at Cognizant in Chennai?

To be a Talent Acquisition Executive at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- End to End Recruitment
- BPO Recruitment
- Talent Acquisition
- Non IT Recruitment
- Bulk Hiring

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

What is the salary of a Talent Acquisition Executive in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

IBM	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹7.3 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹6.6 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹4.0 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 Talent Acquisition Executive at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹6.3 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹6.9 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹11.6 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Talent Acquisition Executive salary in Chennai ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 34 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Talent Acquisition Executive in Chennai

Experience wise Cognizant Talent Acquisition Executive salaries in Chennai

Similar Designation salaries in Cognizant

Top skills at Cognizant for Talent Acquisition Executive

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

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