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Cognizant Senior Project Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

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3 - 11 years exp.
₹9 Lakhs - ₹17.2 Lakhs
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Senior Project Engineer Salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹9 Lakhs to ₹17.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 61 latest salaries received from... Read more

22% more than the average Senior Project Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 11 years of experience

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Last Updated: 14 Apr 2025

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Cognizant Senior Project Engineer salaries by

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3 years  (6 salaries)

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Holding profile is a rejection?
I had an interview at Cognizant two weeks ago and cleared the final round, including document verification. After the interview, the interviewer personally reached out to me to discuss the roles and responsibilities in detail and also requested me to expedite the process of sharing my documents for verification. However, during the salary discussion, their offer didn’t align with my expectations, they offered a 30% hike and were not open to any negotiation. Later, the HR mentioned that they would hold my profile. Does this mean it’s a rejection? I haven’t received an email or any proper closure from them yet.
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Data Science & Analytics Department

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  •  updated on 03 May 2025

4.0
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Likes

Salary is good when you switch job to cognizant.

  • Salary - Good
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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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  • Job security - Bad
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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

  • Skill development - Excellent
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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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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  updated on 26 Apr 2025

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

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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.

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Cognizant Senior Project Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Project Engineer at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Senior Project Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹17.2 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 11 years).

The top 10% of Senior Project Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹20.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹24.8 Lakhs per year. Senior Project 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 60+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Project Engineer at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Project Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹91,554 to ₹94,003 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹17.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 years to 11 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 60+ 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 Senior Project Engineer in India?
NTT Data ₹13.2 Lakhs to ₹27.9 Lakhs per year
HCL Group ₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹11.3 Lakhs to ₹23.1 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹10.8 Lakhs to ₹19.5 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹18.7 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 Project Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Senior Project Engineer at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Wipro ₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹18.4 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹8.9 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹8.7 Lakhs to ₹16.3 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹8.7 Lakhs to ₹15.1 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 Project Engineer at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Senior Project Engineer at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Project Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
3 years ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹13.7 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹14.1 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹15.6 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Senior Project Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹9 Lakhs to ₹17.2 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 61 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.