Average annual salary for most employees Fixed vs. variable pay breakdown Estimated monthly take-home salary12% less than the average Technology Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 15 years of experience
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Engineering - Software & QA
Technology Specialist Salary
6 - 15
years
exp.
(592
salaries)
|  ₹7.4 L/yr - ₹26.3 L/yr |
Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Technology Specialist Salary
6 - 15
years
exp.
(133
salaries)
| ₹7.3 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Technology Specialist Salary
6 - 15
years
exp.
(117
salaries)
| ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
Project & Program Management
Technology Specialist Salary
7 - 15
years
exp.
(29
salaries)
| ₹10.3 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
Data Science & Analytics
Technology Specialist Salary
6 - 15
years
exp.
(24
salaries)
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
Companies similar to Cognizant for Technology Specialist
| Company name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
 TCS Technology Specialist Salary
5 - 15 years exp. (17 salaries) | ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 
19%
less | |
 Infosys Technology Specialist Salary
3 - 13 years exp. (384 salaries) | ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr
57%
less | 1 job opening |
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 Wipro Technology Specialist Salary
7 - 20 years exp. (13 salaries) | ₹11 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr 
22%
more | |
 HCLTech Technology Specialist Salary
8 - 14 years exp. (182 salaries) | ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
1%
more | |
 Tech Mahindra Technology Specialist Salary
8 - 20 years exp. (244 salaries) | ₹8.8 L/yr - ₹36.4 L/yr
21%
more | 3 job openings |
 Capgemini Technology Specialist Salary
5 - 13 years exp. (6 salaries) | ₹11 L/yr - ₹25.1 L/yr
8%
more | |
 Accenture Technology Specialist Salary
5 - 11 years exp. (97 salaries) | ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹26.4 L/yr
11%
more | |
 IBM Technology Specialist Salary
3 - 12 years exp. (75 salaries) | ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr
2%
less | 1 job opening |
 Oracle Technology Specialist Salary
12 - 16 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹26.4 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
64%
more | |
 Microsoft Corporation Technology Specialist Salary
8 - 22 years exp. (7 salaries) | ₹19.8 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr
87%
more | |
 LTIMindtree Technology Specialist Salary
5 - 11 years exp. (139 salaries) | ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹33.5 L/yr
11%
more | |
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 HCL Group Technology Specialist Salary
6 - 17 years exp. (22 salaries) | ₹9.4 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr
17%
more | |
 DXC Technology Technology Specialist Salary
7 - 17 years exp. (15 salaries) | ₹10.7 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
15%
less | |
 HCL Infosystems Technology Specialist Salary
7 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹5.2 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
28%
less | |
 Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Technology Specialist Salary
3 - 9 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹9 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr
15%
more | |
 NTT DATA, Inc. Technology Specialist Salary
7 - 12 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹14.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
3%
less | |
 NTT Data Technology Specialist Salary
5 - 7 years exp. (3 salaries) | ₹19.5 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
21%
more | |
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Experience wise Cognizant Technology Specialist salaries
Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 6 years (55 salaries) |
₹7.4
L/yr
- ₹25
L/yr
|
| 7 years (106 salaries) |
₹7.4
L/yr
- ₹22
L/yr
|
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| 8 years (139 salaries) |
₹7.3
L/yr
- ₹27.2
L/yr
|
| 9 years (180 salaries) |
₹8
L/yr
- ₹27
L/yr
|
| 10 years (189 salaries) |
₹8.2
L/yr
- ₹27.2
L/yr
|
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The top 10% of Technology Specialist at Cognizant earn more than ₹19.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹24.0 Lakhs per year. Technology 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 1100+ Cognizant employees in India.
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- - RFI
- - Team Building
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- - Business Development
These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
| Microsoft Corporation | ₹19.8 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year |
| Oracle | ₹26.4 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year |
| Wipro | ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year |
| Tech Mahindra | ₹8.8 Lakhs to ₹36.4 Lakhs per year |
| NTT Data | ₹19.5 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.
| HCL Group | ₹9.4 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year |
| Societe Generale Global Solution Centre | ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹29.0 Lakhs per year |
| LTIMindtree | ₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹33.5 Lakhs per year |
| Accenture | ₹11.5 Lakhs to ₹26.4 Lakhs per year |
| Capgemini | ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹25.1 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 |
|---|---|
| 6 years | ₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year |
| 7 years | ₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year |
| 8 years | ₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹27.2 Lakhs per year |
| 9 years | ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year |
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in
India
ranges between ₹7.3
Lakhs to ₹27.2
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
1.1k
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.