Cognizant Chennai US IT Recruiter Salaries by 9 Employees

0 - 6 years exp.

₹2.8 Lakhs - ₹7.2 Lakhs

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35% more than the average US IT Recruiter Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 6 years of experience

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Human Resources US IT Recruiter Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr
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Administration & Facilities US IT Recruiter Salary 3 - 4 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.7 L/yr

Last Updated: 23 Aug 2023

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Cognizant US IT Recruiter Salary

0 - 6 years exp. (9 salaries)

₹2.8 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr

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TCS US IT Recruiter Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr 27% less
Diamondpick US IT Recruiter Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (75 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr 29% less
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DevCare Solutions US IT Recruiter Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (46 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr 30% less
Vy Systems US IT Recruiter Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (45 salaries)	₹1.2 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr 47% less
KRG Technologies US IT Recruiter Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (29 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹5.7 L/yr 17% less

US IT Recruiter salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 9 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant US IT Recruiter salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 23 Aug 2023

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr
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2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹4.9 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr

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Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

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Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

Skill development - Excellent

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Dislikes

Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Associate Consultant in Pune

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

5.0

• posted on 01 Oct 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Cognizant is the best organisation in terms of working, learning and development but poor part is Salary increment is very less and promotions almost not getting

Skill development - Excellent

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Existing employee didn't get the upto mark salary and promotion.

Salary - Poor

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Team Lead in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

2.0

• posted on 18 Nov 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing to like.. only thing is atleast you will get your salary on time

Dislikes

Everything… Salary, company culture , appraisal nothing is there… do not even provide relocation charges for company initiated relocations!!! One of the worst place to work

Salary - Bad

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Team Lead in Mumbai (working remotely)

Full Time

Quality Assurance Department

2.0

• posted on 08 Mar 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

They give good package while joining

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Their talent supply team is useless. When you are on bench, they won't contact you or try to place you in some project. It becomes completely your responsibility to search a project for yourself

Skill development - Bad

+3 more

Team Lead in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0

• posted on 18 Oct 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Job security

Job security - Good

Dislikes

Salary & Benefits are poor, Not up to the expectations. No work life balance. 10 hrs working + min 1hrs to max 2hrs travelling for one side, i.e 14hrs approx gone only for company. 10hrs personal life :(

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Cognizant US IT Recruiter Salary FAQs

What is the salary of US IT Recruiter at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a US IT Recruiter at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 6 years).

The top 10% of US IT Recruiter in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹6.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹7.2 Lakhs per year. US IT Recruiter 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 9 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a US IT Recruiter at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a US IT Recruiter at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹35,560 to ₹36,791 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 6 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 9 salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What is the salary of a US IT Recruiter in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

The salary of a US IT Recruiter at companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

KRG Technologies	₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹5.7 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹3.5 Lakhs per year
Diamondpick	₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
DevCare Solutions	₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹4.3 Lakhs per year
Vy Systems	₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹5.4 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 US IT Recruiter at Cognizant in Chennai?

The salary growth for a US IT Recruiter at Cognizant in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a US IT Recruiter in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹4.3 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹4.6 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹4.9 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹5.2 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant US IT Recruiter salary in Chennai ranges between ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 9 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.