Cognizant Chennai Technical Specialist Salaries by 100+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 14 years exp.

₹7.9 Lakhs - ₹24 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (96%)

₹16.4 Lakhs

Variable (4%)

₹0.8 Lakh

At par with the average Technical Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 14 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Technical Specialist Salary 6 - 14 years exp. (56 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
IT & Information Security Technical Specialist Salary 7 - 14 years exp. (39 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Technical Specialist Salary 6 - 13 years exp. (33 salaries)	₹7.9 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations Technical Specialist Salary 10 - 14 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹16.9 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Technical Specialist Salary 7 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹9.6 L/yr - ₹17.3 L/yr

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Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Technical Specialist Salary

6 - 14 years exp. (166 salaries)

₹7.9 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
HCLTech Technical Specialist Salary 3 - 17 years exp. (2.3k salaries)	₹6.2 L/yr - ₹24.4 L/yr 16% less
HCL Group Technical Specialist Salary 5 - 16 years exp. (264 salaries)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹21.4 L/yr 18% less
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IBM Technical Specialist Salary 1 - 13 years exp. (83 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 25% less	13 job openings
Tech Mahindra Technical Specialist Salary 8 - 18 years exp. (45 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 25% more
HCL Infosystems Technical Specialist Salary 8 - 13 years exp. (30 salaries)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr 33% less
Accenture Technical Specialist Salary 6 - 13 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹11.8 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr 8% more
TCS Technical Specialist Salary 2 - 11 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr 46% less
Wipro Technical Specialist Salary 6 - 15 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹6.4 L/yr - ₹25.1 L/yr 11% less
DXC Technology Technical Specialist Salary 3 - 15 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹21.8 L/yr 25% less
Infosys Technical Specialist Salary 2 - 8 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr 54% less
Capgemini Technical Specialist Salary 5 - 14 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 5% less
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NTT Technical Specialist Salary 8 - 9 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr 11% less	2 job openings
NTT Data Technical Specialist Salary 9 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr 19% more	7 job openings
Concentrix Catalyst Technical Specialist Salary 10 - 12 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹25.9 L/yr 48% more

Technical Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹24 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 166 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Technical Specialist salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (7 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
7 years (28 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
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8 years (31 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹20.3 L/yr
9 years (28 salaries)	₹7.9 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr
10 years (23 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr
11 years (17 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr
12 years (20 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹18.9 L/yr
13 years (8 salaries)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr
14 years (4 salaries)	₹16 L/yr - ₹18.6 L/yr

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3.1

Rated by 8 employees for salary & benefits

Technical Specialist in Chennai

Engineering - Hardware & Networks Department

4.0

• posted on 26 May 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...ome now but office provides you good environment. I am happy with my colleagues. Salary hike is good compare to other big company.

Salary - Excellent

+6 more

Dislikes

Deserving candidate doesn't get recognise in team, people with good rapport are preferred over people who actually work. But not all the time.

Technical Specialist (working remotely)

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

5.0

• posted on 08 May 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Compensation , get to good pay while going inside. Learning portals to upskill are awesome.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Project internal protocols. Work life balance can't be maintained. You need to bow before your manager to get your things done. Recognition won't be there. Promotions will get delayed. HRs are only dummy toys which will answer to the managers.

Promotions - Poor

+1 more

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

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.

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.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Despite the fact that cognizant is not directly involved, the management team is the worst because I had a bad rating once and spoke with my HR about it. She said that it was illogical to claim to be able to speak Hindi, and they do not care about employees. While some employees are excellent, favoritism is a non-issue in the Kolkata office. I will not receive any better senior support that would help me start from scratch.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

...a result, you will be highly appreciated with a very bad rating and feedback. 5. salary is very low and there is no hike or promotion if you are not favourite candidate of your manager

Salary - Bad

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Cognizant Technical Specialist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Technical Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Technical Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 14 years).

The top 10% of Technical Specialist in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹19.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹23.9 Lakhs per year. Technical 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 Technical Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Technical Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1,16,315 to ₹1,19,563 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 years to 14 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 Technical Specialist in India?

Concentrix Catalyst	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹25.9 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
NTT Data	₹11.5 Lakhs to ₹22.5 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹11.8 Lakhs to ₹23.0 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 Technical Specialist in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Capgemini	₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
NTT	₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹25.1 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹24.4 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹21.4 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 Technical Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹20.3 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹20.1 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Technical Specialist salary in Chennai ranges between ₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹24 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 166 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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