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Cognizant Technical Engineer salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Annual salary range
4 - 8 years exp.
₹7.4 Lakhs - ₹12 Lakhs
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75% more than the average Technical Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 8 years of experience

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IT & Information Security
Technical Engineer Salary
4 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)
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₹8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Technical Engineer Salary
4 - 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹7.4 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr

Last Updated: 11 Sep 2024

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Technical Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹12 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 8 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Technical Engineer salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Last Updated: 11 Sep 2024

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4 years  (3 salaries)

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₹7.4 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
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₹7.4 L/yr - ₹17.9 L/yr
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹11.1 L/yr
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₹11.1 L/yr - ₹20.8 L/yr
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₹12 L/yr - ₹22.3 L/yr

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I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

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If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

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I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

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Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.

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Cognizant Technical Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Technical Engineer at Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
Technical Engineer salary at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs for experience between 4 years to 8 years. According to our estimates it is 75% more than the average Technical Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 8 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad.
How does the salary of a Technical Engineer at Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Technical Engineer at Cognizant is 75% more than the average salary of a Technical Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What is the salary of a Technical Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
  • Accenture Technical Engineer Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
  • Virtusa Consulting Services Technical Engineer Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
  • HCLTech Technical Engineer Salary - ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹8.1 Lakhs per year
  • TCS Technical Engineer Salary - ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹7.6 Lakhs per year
  • IBM Technical Engineer Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹5.3 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Technical Engineer at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
The estimated take-home salary of a Technical Engineer at Cognizant ranges between ₹71,966 per month to ₹73,821 per month in Hyderabad / Secunderabad. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Technical Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 8 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Technical Engineer at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Cognizant Technical Engineers in Hyderabad / Secunderabad reported a notice period of 2 Months.This is based on 3 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Technical Engineer salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹12 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 8 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.