Cognizant Chennai Technology Specialist Salaries by 300+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 15 years exp.

₹7.3 Lakhs - ₹26.2 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

12% 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. (217 salaries)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹26.2 L/yr
Engineering - Hardware & Networks Technology Specialist Salary 6 - 13 years exp. (43 salaries)	₹7.3 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Technology Specialist Salary 6 - 15 years exp. (37 salaries)	₹8.8 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr
Project & Program Management Technology Specialist Salary 7 - 15 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹10.3 L/yr - ₹17.6 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Technology Specialist Salary 7 - 15 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹9.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025

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Cognizant Technology Specialist Salary

6 - 15 years exp. (372 salaries)

₹7.3 L/yr - ₹26.2 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS Technology Specialist Salary 5 - 12 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6.1 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr 11% less
Infosys Technology Specialist Salary 3 - 13 years exp. (57 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr 54% less	2 job openings
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HCLTech Technology Specialist Salary 9 - 14 years exp. (26 salaries)	₹8.8 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr 6% more
Tech Mahindra Technology Specialist Salary 10 - 19 years exp. (26 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹36.4 L/yr 33% more
Accenture Technology Specialist Salary 7 - 11 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹13.1 L/yr - ₹20.6 L/yr 8% more
IBM Technology Specialist Salary 8 - 10 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr 4% less	1 job opening
LTIMindtree Technology Specialist Salary 5 - 11 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr 13% more
DXC Technology Technology Specialist Salary 9 - 17 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr 14% less

Technology Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹26.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 372 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Technology Specialist salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (11 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹29.5 L/yr
7 years (32 salaries)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
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8 years (43 salaries)	₹7.3 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
9 years (61 salaries)	₹7.8 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr
10 years (65 salaries)	₹8.2 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
11 years (40 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹26.2 L/yr
12 years (41 salaries)	₹11.6 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr
13 years (38 salaries)	₹11.7 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
14 years (23 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr
15+ years (18 salaries)	₹12.2 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Technology Specialist

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.2

Rated by 19 employees for salary & benefits

Technology Specialist in Kolkata

Full Time

Consulting Department

5.0

• posted on 17 Apr 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

In hand salary. Variable is less. Insane learning opportunities. Onsite opportunities although less still one would get depending on accounts

Salary - Good

+6 more

Dislikes

Appraisal cycle is like a dream. You will never know whether or not it will happen. Onsite opportunities are considerably lower. Medical benefits are not that great but still not that bad as well.

Technology Specialist in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 15 Apr 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

After moving from Accenture to Cognizant, I feel that now I have proper work and life balance. I don't need to spend 7-8 hours on call a day. They hire ample resource for any project unlike Accenture where they take work of 3 resources from 1. I get time for my personal development.

Skill development - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

...t ratings in Jan/Feb. You get hike in October which is applicable from December. I joined here in April, and it's been an year with no hike and I will have to wait till December for a salary hike (so almost 2 years) whereas there are companies who are giving salary hikes/market correction half yearly.

Technology Specialist

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 02 Mar 2020

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...ce. they we'll give rating based on there need and rating will decide your hike. but good place to enjoy and life balance if joined with good package.

Job security - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

No hike, no promotion..

Salary - Poor

+1 more

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

Salary - Good

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Dislikes

As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

Salary - Poor

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Cognizant Technology Specialist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Technology Specialist at Cognizant Chennai?

Technology Specialist salary at Cognizant in Chennai ranges between ₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹26.2 Lakhs for experience between 6 years to 15 years. According to our estimates it is 12% less than the average Technology Specialist Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 372 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Chennai.

How does the salary of a Technology Specialist at Cognizant Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Technology Specialist at Cognizant is 12% less than the average salary of a Technology Specialist in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Technology Specialist at Cognizant?

RFP, RFI, Team Building, Presales and Business Development are some of the popular skills required to work as a Technology Specialist at Cognizant Chennai.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Technology Specialist in Chennai?

Tech Mahindra Technology Specialist Salary - ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹36.4 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree Technology Specialist Salary - ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹22.5 Lakhs per year
Accenture Technology Specialist Salary - ₹13.1 Lakhs to ₹20.6 Lakhs per year
HCLTech Technology Specialist Salary - ₹8.8 Lakhs to ₹27.5 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Technology Specialist in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

IBM Technology Specialist Salary - ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹17.5 Lakhs per year
TCS Technology Specialist Salary - ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹21.5 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology Technology Specialist Salary - ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹17.5 Lakhs per year
Infosys Technology Specialist Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Technology Specialist at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,13,841 per month to ₹1,17,009 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Technology Specialist salary in India which ranges between ₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹26.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 15 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai?

According to AmbitionBox, 60% of the Cognizant Technology Specialists in Chennai reported a notice period of 2 Months, 25% reported a notice period of 3 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 109 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Technology Specialist salary in Chennai ranges between ₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹26.2 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 372 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.