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Cognizant Senior Associate Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

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4 - 12 years exp.
₹14.1 Lakhs - ₹25.9 Lakhs
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Senior Associate Engineer Salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹14.1 Lakhs to ₹25.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 116 latest salaries received from... Read more

112% more than the average Senior Associate Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 12 years of experience

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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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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  updated on 06 Jun 2025

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Leaves (lots of leaves) Some good managers Good learning. You have udemy, multiple cloud partners. You can study for free. Colleagues are friendly. No strict office timing ( you can just stay for an hour and do wfh) Food is ok. If you are an extrovert, there are lot kf outreach programs. Transparency till higher management.

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Recently, After CEO change there are No promotion, No hikes and no good projects. They are loosing clients left and right, leading to less salary, heavy firing, cost cuts, less variable bay (even for 5 Rating, you'll get 2K hike) Mostly due to losing projects, there is mainly prod support or infra setup for US based companies. Some managers are heavily toxic, that they take personal vengeance with you.

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Salary is good when you switch job to cognizant.

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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 .

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1. High pay while joining. 2. work life balance 3. No micro monitoring

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1. No promotion and salary hike, so try to get high salary while joining. 2. Managers won't recognise your work while providing rating and appraisal meetings.

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I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

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Cognizant will not pay you well , Even if you are eligible for a better pay at the correct time they will release you from the project so that they don't have to promote you

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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

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Cognizant Senior Associate Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Associate Engineer at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Senior Associate Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹14.1 Lakhs to ₹25.9 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 12 years).

The top 10% of Senior Associate Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹23.9 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹34.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Associate Engineer 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 Senior Associate Engineer at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Associate Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,25,192 to ₹1,29,140 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹14.1 Lakhs to ₹25.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 years to 12 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 is the salary of a Senior Associate Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Senior Associate Engineer at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

NTT ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹8.7 Lakhs to ₹16.2 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
UST ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 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 Senior Associate Engineer at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Senior Associate Engineer at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Associate Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
4 years ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹20.5 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹14.1 Lakhs to ₹20.7 Lakhs per year
7 years ₹14.1 Lakhs to ₹23.8 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Senior Associate Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹14.1 Lakhs to ₹25.9 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 116 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.