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Cognizant Senior System Analyst salaries in India (Updated 2025)

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2 - 6 years exp.
₹3.9 Lakhs - ₹8 Lakhs
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Senior System Analyst Salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 174 latest salaries received from... Read more

63% less than the average Senior System Analyst Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 6 years of experience

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Last Updated: 10 Jul 2025

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2.9

Rated by 20 employees for salary & benefits

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  updated on 06 Jun 2025

3.0
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Likes

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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Dislikes

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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Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0
  •  updated on 03 May 2025

4.0
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Salary is good when you switch job to cognizant.

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

3.0
  •  updated on 30 Apr 2025

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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

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  •  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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Cognizant Senior System Analyst Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior System Analyst at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Senior System Analyst at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 6 years).

The top 10% of Senior System Analyst at Cognizant earn more than ₹7.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹10.8 Lakhs per year. Senior System Analyst 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 System Analyst at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior System Analyst at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹45,398 to ₹46,482 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years 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 100+ 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 System Analyst in India?
Koch Business Solutions ₹20.3 Lakhs to ₹37.8 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year
Zebra Technologies ₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre ₹15.9 Lakhs to ₹25.2 Lakhs per year
UST ₹12.3 Lakhs to ₹21.0 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 System Analyst in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Senior System Analyst at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Accenture ₹10.6 Lakhs to ₹18.4 Lakhs per year
Atos ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹16.7 Lakhs per year
Genpact ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc. ₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹14.3 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 System Analyst at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Senior System Analyst at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior System Analyst can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
2 years ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Senior System Analyst salary in India ranges between ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 174 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.