Cognizant Senior Executive Salaries by 3300+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 10 years exp.

₹1.3 Lakh - ₹7.2 Lakhs

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Senior Executive Salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1.3 Lakh to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 10 years. Salary estimates are based on 3.3k latest salaries received... Read more

16% less than the average Senior Executive Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 10 years of experience

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Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Senior Executive

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Cognizant Senior Executive salaries by

Years of experience	Avg. annual salary
Fresher (65 salaries)	₹1.3 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr
1 year (169 salaries)	₹1.7 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr
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2 years (540 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
3 years (726 salaries)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
4 years (643 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
5 years (496 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
6 years (318 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr
7 years (166 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
8 years (111 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr
9 years (66 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
10 years (40 salaries)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr

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Notice Period and Confusion to Leave CTS

Hi , I'm currently working in cognizant as Java Backend Developer and also HTML, CSS and JSP with Some Javascript in frontend with 2.2 years of experience and 4.5 lpa, now I grabbed one opportunity with TCS at 6.3 LPA. I have also resigned and lwd is 23rd June but updated everywhere (Naukri/LinkedIn)as 30th May. Cognizant want to retain me with Poland on-site opportunity and normal annual hike of 6 percentage in August, and promotion in September with 15 percent hike effective from October. Now I'm confused what should I do? Please guide or suggest.

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3.1

Rated by 432 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Executive in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Healthcare & Life Sciences Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Dec 2022

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I proub to feel about Cognizant because this is my first carrier path where I can stand in my life and move on.

Job security - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

Since we working from last 3years it's good journey but compare to our salary its very poor as am Senior executive we are taking monthly 26k along with Night shift allowances. Is it enough to lead our life? Atlast bank will never come to give any personal loan because our salary. Unsatisfied Salary 😌

Salary - Poor

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Senior Executive in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Finance & Accounting Department

5.0

• posted on 29 Jun 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

... environment and cultural , company policies are good , appraisals are not fair and they not given good salary hike and bonus every year.

Skill development - Excellent

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Dislikes

there is a lot of political and the management doesn’t address our issues, salary is decent but career growth is slow

Senior Executive (working remotely)

Full Time

Healthcare & Life Sciences Department

1.0

• posted on 02 Sep 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I didnt like this company at all .... Best thing is they give good salary amount ...

Salary - Good

Dislikes

Pathetic environment.. Pathetic organization .... no job security... Saturdays working no holiday neither indian or international ... Best advice if you love your mental peace do not ever try to come in this organization ...

Skill development - Bad

+5 more

Senior Executive in Chennai

SQL DBA Department

4.0

• posted on 20 Aug 2021

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Job security and if you have ay query about Salary , hike, appraisal issue , you can directly contact to HR and Finance team at any time, They have separate portal for tracking all your effort and queries and all.

Salary - Good

+6 more

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Due to Covid situation, i couldn't get my salary revisal properly.

Senior Executive in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 25 Mar 2021

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

People and atmosphere at office is so good and the bonus offerings Willl be good, as per process the growth is on slow pace and hikes percent must be increased. I enjoyed working for cognizant and vendor being google was too much fun and the food will never go without highlighted .its good being a part of cognizant and vendor (google).

Salary - Good

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Dislikes

Transport and hikes

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Cognizant Senior Executive Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Executive at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Senior Executive at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1.3 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 10 years).

The top 10% of Senior Executive at Cognizant earn more than ₹5.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹8.5 Lakhs per year. Senior Executive 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 3300+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Executive at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Executive at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹35,232 to ₹36,468 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹1.3 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 10 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 3300+ 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 Senior Executive at Cognizant ?

To be a Senior Executive at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

- Business operations
- Market Intelligence
- Financial Analysis
- AR Calling
- Executive Management

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 Senior Executive in India?

Dell EMC	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
NielsenIQ	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year
METRO Global Solutions Center	₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹7.9 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹11.0 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 Senior Executive in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Concentrix Catalyst	₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Tata Group	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
NTT	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹8.6 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 Executive at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹1.3 Lakhs to ₹6.8 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year

and so on.

Top skills at Cognizant for Senior Executive

Business operations Market Intelligence Financial Analysis AR Calling Executive Management

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