Cognizant Financial Accountant Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 6 years exp.

₹1.7 Lakh - ₹4.4 Lakhs

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Financial Accountant Salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1.7 Lakh to ₹4.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 11 latest salaries received from various... Read more

53% less than the average Financial Accountant Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 6 years of experience

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Last Updated: 25 Jun 2025

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Cognizant Financial Accountant salaries by

Years of experience	Avg. annual salary
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.1 L/yr
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹3.3 L/yr
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3 years (4 salaries)	₹1.7 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.9 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr

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3.6

Rated by 15 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0

• updated on 03 May 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary is good when you switch job to cognizant.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

No work life balance. I got project in another technology to the one I was hired for. There is lot of work pressure. It feels like a hanging sword. Any moment you can be fired .

Job security - Bad

+3 more

Senior Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0

• updated on 24 Apr 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

Variable pay is not paid properly, income is taxed incorrectly, salary hike are postponed frequently, manager are not 1-1 relationship its a matrix system and home manager changes every 3 to 6 months, managers always deligate their own work to associates

Salary - Bad

+4 more

Senior Associate in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• updated on 15 Apr 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work-life balance, Salary, Job security, Skill development, Work satisfaction & Company culture

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

Hike Percentage, Expecting contribution more on the community side even we contributed a lot in the project in multiple areas apart from the project activities and they give reason to reduce the rating.

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• updated 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

• updated 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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Cognizant Financial Accountant Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Financial Accountant at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Financial Accountant at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹4.4 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 6 years).

The top 10% of Financial Accountant at Cognizant earn more than ₹3.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹4.4 Lakhs per year. Financial Accountant 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Financial Accountant at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Financial Accountant at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹21,529 to ₹23,019 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹4.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year 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 10+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Financial Accountant in India?

NTT DATA, Inc.	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹14.1 Lakhs per year
Koch Business Solutions	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹6.1 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹8.0 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 Financial Accountant in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

HCLTech	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹4.7 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹1.1 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹6.0 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 Financial Accountant at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹3.1 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹3.3 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹3.2 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹3.6 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Financial Accountant salary in India ranges between ₹1.7 Lakh to ₹4.4 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 11 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.