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Cognizant Technology Expert salaries in India

Annual salary range
5 - 12 years exp.
₹16.6 Lakhs - ₹25 Lakhs
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10% less than the average Technology Expert Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 5 - 12 years of experience

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Last Updated: 14 Mar 2023

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Technology Expert salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹16.6 Lakhs to ₹25 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Technology Expert salaries

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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹16.9 L/yr - ₹31.3 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹16.9 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
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₹16.4 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
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₹16.8 L/yr - ₹21.4 L/yr
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₹17.2 L/yr - ₹21.9 L/yr
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Top skills at Cognizant for Technology Expert

Project Management Consulting Technical Consultancy System Architecture Capability Building

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MNC benefits.

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Cognizant Technology Expert Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Technology Expert at Cognizant?
Technology Expert salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹16.6 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs for experience between 5 years to 12 years. According to our estimates it is 10% less than the average Technology Expert Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.
How does the salary of a Technology Expert at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Technology Expert at Cognizant is 10% less than the average salary of a Technology Expert in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What are the top skills required to work as a Technology Expert at Cognizant?
Project Management, Consulting, Technical Consultancy, System Architecture and Capability Building are some of the popular skills required to work as a Technology Expert at Cognizant India.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Technology Expert in India?
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What is the estimated take home salary of a Technology Expert at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Technology Expert at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,25,628 per month to ₹1,29,634 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Technology Expert salary in India which ranges between ₹16.6 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 12 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

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