Average annual salary for most employees Salary comparison with similar companies Estimated monthly take-home salary20% more than the average Technical Writer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 8 years of experience
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Content, Editorial & Journalism
Technical Writer Salary
2 - 8
years
exp.
(64
salaries)
|  ₹4 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr |
Engineering - Software & QA
Technical Writer Salary
2 - 7
years
exp.
(6
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr |
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Marketing & Communication
Technical Writer Salary
2 - 6
years
exp.
(6
salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr |
Research & Development
Technical Writer Salary
4 - 8
years
exp.
(6
salaries)
| ₹8.6 L/yr - ₹16.7 L/yr |
Customer Success, Service & Operations
Technical Writer Salary
3 - 6
years
exp.
(4
salaries)
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr |
Companies similar to Cognizant for Technical Writer
| Company name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
 Capgemini Technical Writer Salary
1 - 7 years exp. (252 salaries) | ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹10.7 L/yr 
27%
less | 1 job opening |
 HCLTech Technical Writer Salary
2 - 10 years exp. (181 salaries) | ₹4.1 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr
6%
less | |
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 Wipro Technical Writer Salary
1 - 9 years exp. (160 salaries) | ₹2 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr
35%
less | 2 job openings |
 Accenture Technical Writer Salary
1 - 7 years exp. (131 salaries) | ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
18%
less | 1 job opening |
 TCS Technical Writer Salary
1 - 11 years exp. (92 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr
27%
less | |
 Tech Mahindra Technical Writer Salary
1 - 7 years exp. (84 salaries) | ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr
21%
less | |
 HCL Group Technical Writer Salary
1 - 8 years exp. (30 salaries) | ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹13.2 L/yr
11%
less | |
 IBM Technical Writer Salary
1 - 9 years exp. (23 salaries) | ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr 
21%
more | |
 Infosys Technical Writer Salary
3 - 8 years exp. (20 salaries) | ₹5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
14%
less | |
 DXC Technology Technical Writer Salary
2 - 9 years exp. (8 salaries) | ₹4 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
27%
less | |
 Dell EMC Technical Writer Salary
4 - 10 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹5 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr
3%
more | |
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 UST Technical Writer Salary
5 - 7 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹12 L/yr - ₹15.7 L/yr
53%
more | 2 job openings |
 Genpact Technical Writer Salary
5 - 10 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹8 L/yr - ₹10.7 L/yr
7%
more | |
 HCL Infosystems Technical Writer Salary
2 - 9 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹4 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr
6%
less | |
 NTT DATA, Inc. Technical Writer Salary
4 - 13 years exp. (3 salaries) | ₹5 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr
11%
more | |
 NTT Data Technical Writer Salary
5 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries) | ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
43%
more | |
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Experience wise Cognizant Technical Writer salaries
Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 2 years (9 salaries) |
₹3.5
L/yr
- ₹7.5
L/yr
|
| 3 years (23 salaries) |
₹3.5
L/yr
- ₹9.5
L/yr
|
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| 4 years (23 salaries) |
₹4.5
L/yr
- ₹12.5
L/yr
|
| 5 years (17 salaries) |
₹6.4
L/yr
- ₹14
L/yr
|
| 6 years (25 salaries) |
₹6
L/yr
- ₹16.5
L/yr
|
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The top 10% of Technical Writer at Cognizant earn more than ₹12.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹16.6 Lakhs per year. Technical Writer 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.
- - Technical Writing
- - SOP
- - Data Visualization
- - Technical Documentation
- - Dashboards
These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
| UST | ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹15.7 Lakhs per year |
| NTT Data | ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year |
| IBM | ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year |
| NTT DATA, Inc. | ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹12.3 Lakhs per year |
| Genpact | ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹10.7 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.
| Dell EMC | ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹11.4 Lakhs per year |
| HCLTech | ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per year |
| HCL Infosystems | ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year |
| HCL Group | ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹13.2 Lakhs per year |
| Infosys | ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹11.0 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.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 2 years | ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year |
| 3 years | ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year |
| 4 years | ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year |
| 5 years | ₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year |
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Cognizant Technical Writer salary
in
India
ranges between ₹3.7
Lakhs to ₹15.1
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
111
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.