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Cognizant Technology Specialist salaries in Chennai (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
6 - 16 years exp.
₹7.3 Lakhs - ₹26.2 Lakhs
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₹16.1 Lakhs
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12% 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
Technology Specialist Salary
6 - 16 years exp. (221 salaries)
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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹26.2 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Technology Specialist Salary
6 - 13 years exp. (43 salaries)
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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr

IT & Information Security
Technology Specialist Salary
6 - 16 years exp. (38 salaries)
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₹8.8 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr

Project & Program Management
Technology Specialist Salary
7 - 15 years exp. (16 salaries)
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₹10.3 L/yr - ₹17.6 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
Technology Specialist Salary
7 - 16 years exp. (8 salaries)
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₹9.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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Last Updated: 10 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Technology Specialist Salary

6 - 16 years exp. (380 salaries)

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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹26.2 L/yr

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9 - 14 years exp. (27 salaries)

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₹8.8 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr

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10 - 19 years exp. (25 salaries)

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7 - 11 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹13.1 L/yr - ₹20.6 L/yr

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IBM Technology Specialist Salary

8 - 10 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹12 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr

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5 - 11 years exp. (12 salaries)

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₹8 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr

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9 - 17 years exp. (8 salaries)

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₹11 L/yr - ₹17.5 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 380 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Technology Specialist salaries in Chennai

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Experience Avg Annual Salary
6 years  (14 salaries)

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₹8 L/yr - ₹29.7 L/yr
7 years  (32 salaries)

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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
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₹8 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr
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₹8.2 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
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Cognizant Technology Specialist Salary and Career Growth

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Technology Specialist

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Senior Architect

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Technology Specialist 6 - 16 years exp.
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Architect 10 - 19 years exp.
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    Senior Architect 14 - 21 years exp.
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    6 - 16 years exp.

    Chief Architect

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    15 - 27 years exp.

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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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    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 12% less than the average Technology Specialist Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 380 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
    • IBM Technology Specialist Salary - ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹17.5 Lakhs per year
    What is the salary of a Technology Specialist in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?
    • 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 ₹13.6 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 ₹1,14,476 per month to ₹1,17,665 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, 59% of the Cognizant Technology Specialists in Chennai reported a notice period of 2 Months, 26% reported a notice period of 3 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 107 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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