Cognizant Chennai Instructional Designer Salaries by 10 Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 8 years exp.

₹4.9 Lakhs - ₹11.2 Lakhs

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Instructional Designer Salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹11.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 10 latest salaries received from various... Read more

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Cognizant Instructional Designer Salary

2 - 8 years exp. (10 salaries)

₹4.9 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS Instructional Designer Salary 2 - 10 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr 16% less
HCLTech Instructional Designer Salary 4 - 11 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr 43% more
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Accenture Instructional Designer Salary 2 - 8 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 18% more

Tech Mahindra Instructional Designer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4.4 L/yr - ₹7.9 L/yr 29% less
Capgemini Instructional Designer Salary 8 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr 32% more

Cognizant Instructional Designer salaries by

Years of experience	Avg. annual salary
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.9 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr
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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.4 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹8.9 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr

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Graphic Designer Salary (11 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹8.9 L/yr
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Content Writer Salary (6 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr

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I have 5+ years of experience in springboot microservices, currently working in CTS and having 10L CTC , wanted to switch in Infosys or Accenture like companies, how much should I ask for 15L-18L ? Just worried if I ask more they can reject my application, please help me with some numbers

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4.0

Rated by 1 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

+3 more

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 Instructional Designer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Instructional Designer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Instructional Designer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹11.2 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 8 years).

The top 10% of Instructional Designer in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹7.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹8.0 Lakhs per year. Instructional Designer 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 Instructional Designer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Instructional Designer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹55,376 to ₹56,762 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹11.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 8 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.

What are the key skills required to be a Instructional Designer at Cognizant in Chennai?

To be a Instructional Designer at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Instructional Design
- Storyboarding
- Captivate
- Content Development
- Technical Writing

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 Instructional Designer in India?

HCLTech	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹12.0 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 Instructional Designer in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

TCS	₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹7.9 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 Instructional Designer at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹6.9 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹7.6 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹8.9 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Instructional Designer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹11.2 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 10 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.