Cognizant Pune Technology Specialist Salaries by 100+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 16 years exp.

₹8.2 Lakhs - ₹26.3 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (96%)

₹16.7 Lakhs

Variable (4%)

₹0.7 Lakh

13% 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. (81 salaries)	₹8.4 L/yr - ₹26.3 L/yr
Engineering - Hardware & Networks Technology Specialist Salary 6 - 15 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Technology Specialist Salary 6 - 15 years exp. (20 salaries)	₹8.2 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
Project & Program Management Technology Specialist Salary 8 - 15 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹11.4 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations Technology Specialist Salary 6 - 11 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹12.4 L/yr - ₹19.9 L/yr

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Last Updated: 17 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Technology Specialist Salary

6 - 16 years exp. (159 salaries)

₹8.2 L/yr - ₹26.3 L/yr

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Infosys Technology Specialist Salary 3 - 13 years exp. (106 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 59% less
Tech Mahindra Technology Specialist Salary 8 - 18 years exp. (56 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 19% more	2 job openings
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HCLTech Technology Specialist Salary 8 - 13 years exp. (25 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr 17% more
IBM Technology Specialist Salary 5 - 10 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr 4% more
Accenture Technology Specialist Salary 5 - 10 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹22.9 L/yr 7% more

Technology Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹26.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 159 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Technology Specialist salaries in Pune

Last Updated: 17 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (11 salaries)	₹11.9 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
7 years (18 salaries)	₹8.4 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
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8 years (14 salaries)	₹10.7 L/yr - ₹18.7 L/yr
9 years (23 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
10 years (30 salaries)	₹8.2 L/yr - ₹26.3 L/yr
11 years (23 salaries)	₹8.8 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
12 years (16 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
13 years (12 salaries)	₹11.2 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
14 years (6 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹31.5 L/yr
15+ years (6 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹23.4 L/yr

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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

3.9

Rated by 11 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

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

Job security - Poor

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Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

Skill development - Poor

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Hi everyone, I have 3.6 years of IT experience and currently work at a service-based company in Pune. My current CTC is 14 LPA (13.5 LPA fixed). I recently received an offer from Novartis Hyderabad as Data Analyst level 3 with a CTC of 19.9 LPA (18.3 LPA fixed). Is this a good offer, or is it on the lower side for my experience? Would appreciate your suggestions! Any answers from people working at Novartis pls ?

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Cognizant Technology Specialist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Pune?

The average salary of a Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹26.3 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Technology Specialist in Pune at Cognizant earn more than ₹19.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹25.0 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 100+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹1,17,651 to ₹1,20,942 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹26.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 years to 16 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 100+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Pune?

To be a Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Pune, the key skills required include:

- RFP
- RFI
- Team Building
- Presales
- Business Development

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Technology Specialist in India?

Tech Mahindra	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹29.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹22.9 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹14.0 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.

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

The salary of a Technology Specialist at companies similar to Cognizant in Pune varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Infosys

₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 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.

How the salary growth look like for a Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Pune?

The salary growth for a Technology Specialist at Cognizant in Pune depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Technology Specialist in Pune can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹11.9 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹10.7 Lakhs to ₹18.7 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Technology Specialist salary in Pune ranges between ₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹26.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 159 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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