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Cognizant Talent Acquisition Specialist salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
2 - 8 years exp.
₹3 Lakhs - ₹10.5 Lakhs
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9% more than the average Talent Acquisition Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 8 years of experience

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2 - 8 years exp. (91 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
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3 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

Customer Success, Service & Operations
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4 - 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹4.4 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 3 Apr 2025

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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr

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Genpact Talent Acquisition Specialist Salary

0 - 6 years exp. (49 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr

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UST Talent Acquisition Specialist Salary

1 - 8 years exp. (22 salaries)

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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr

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Talent Acquisition Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 108 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Talent Acquisition Specialist salaries

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2 years  (8 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr
3 years  (14 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
4 years  (17 salaries)

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₹3.9 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
5 years  (24 salaries)

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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
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3.0

Rated by 9 employees for salary & benefits

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Project & Program Management Department

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  •  posted on 18 Dec 2024

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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.

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Salary is lower compared to other firms.

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IT & Information Security Department

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  •  posted on 01 Oct 2024

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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

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Existing employee didn't get the upto mark salary and promotion.

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Data Science & Analytics Department

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  •  posted on 18 Nov 2024

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

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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

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Quality Assurance Department

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  •  posted on 08 Mar 2024

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They give good package while joining

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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

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

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Job security

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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 :(

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Cognizant Talent Acquisition Specialist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Talent Acquisition Specialist at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 8 years).

The top 10% of Talent Acquisition Specialist at Cognizant earn more than ₹8.1 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹9.9 Lakhs per year. Talent Acquisition 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 100+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹43,691 to ₹44,801 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 8 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 100+ 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist in India?
Accenture ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹19.1 Lakhs per year
NielsenIQ ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹9.2 Lakhs per year
UST ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
NTT Data ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹11.0 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Talent Acquisition Specialist at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

NTT DATA, Inc. ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹8.6 Lakhs per year
Dell EMC ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹9.7 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹9.5 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 Specialist at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Talent Acquisition Specialist can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
2 years ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹5.8 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹8.6 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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Cognizant Talent Acquisition Specialist salary in India ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 108 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.