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Cognizant Technology Specialist salaries in Chennai

Annual salary range
6 - 16 years exp.
₹7.3 Lakhs - ₹26.2 Lakhs
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11% less than the average Technology Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 16 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
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6 - 16 years exp. (238 salaries)
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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹26.2 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
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6 - 13 years exp. (41 salaries)
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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

IT & Information Security
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6 - 16 years exp. (37 salaries)
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₹8.8 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr

Project & Program Management
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7 - 15 years exp. (18 salaries)
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₹10.3 L/yr - ₹17.6 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
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7 - 16 years exp. (7 salaries)
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₹9.6 L/yr - ₹18.8 L/yr

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Cognizant Technology Specialist Salary

6 - 16 years exp. (392 salaries)

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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹26.2 L/yr

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Technology Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹26.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 392 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Technology Specialist salaries in Chennai

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6 years  (12 salaries)

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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr
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₹7.8 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr
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₹7.8 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
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Technology Architect 10 - 19 years exp.
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Senior Technology Architect 14 - 20 years exp.
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Top skills at Cognizant for Technology Specialist

RFP RFI Team Building Presales Business Development High level design Case Studies LLD Marketing Project Management Selling Delivery Management Project Management Project Planning Project Planning

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.2

Rated by 19 employees for salary & benefits

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Consulting Department

5.0
  •  posted on 17 Apr 2024

4.0
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In hand salary. Variable is less. Insane learning opportunities. Onsite opportunities although less still one would get depending on accounts

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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.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 15 Apr 2022

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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.

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...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.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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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.

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No hike, no promotion..

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 07 Dec 2024

4.0
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Good work life balance, Growth of the employee also very good

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... HRs will contact employee and putting pressure on employe to forcefully resign. But they give 5 months full salary for the employees. After resignation

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Data Science & Analytics Department

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Nothing

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...ds for this company is very poor. I will never recommend this company to anyone. There is politics in everything such as promotion, salary hike , Ratings etc.

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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 16 years. According to our estimates it is 11% less than the average Technology Specialist Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 392 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 11% 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
  • Accenture Technology Specialist Salary - ₹13.1 Lakhs to ₹20.6 Lakhs per year
  • HCLTech Technology Specialist Salary - ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹27.5 Lakhs per year
  • HCL Group Technology Specialist Salary - ₹6.9 Lakhs to ₹19.1 Lakhs per year
  • LTIMindtree Technology Specialist Salary - ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹22.5 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
  • DXC Technology Technology Specialist Salary - ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹17.5 Lakhs per year
  • TCS Technology Specialist Salary - ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹21.5 Lakhs per year
  • Infosys Technology Specialist Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹12.7 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 ₹1,12,898 per month to ₹1,16,036 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 16 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Chennai?
According to AmbitionBox, 63% of the Cognizant Technology Specialists in Chennai reported a notice period of 2 Months, 21% reported a notice period of 3 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 118 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 ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 392 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.