Cognizant Associate Software Programmer Salaries by 500+ Employees (Updated 2025)

4 - 8 years exp.

₹5 Lakhs - ₹20 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (95%)

₹10.7 Lakhs

Variable (5%)

₹0.5 Lakh

8% more than the average Associate Software Programmer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 8 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Associate Software Programmer Salary 4 - 8 years exp. (366 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
IT & Information Security Associate Software Programmer Salary 4 - 8 years exp. (22 salaries)	₹6.2 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Associate Software Programmer Salary 4 - 8 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹7.3 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

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NTT Associate Software Programmer Salary 6 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹16.3 L/yr 35% more

Associate Software Programmer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5 Lakhs to ₹20 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 537 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Associate Software Programmer salaries

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
4 years (185 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹16.8 L/yr
5 years (155 salaries)	₹5.1 L/yr - ₹17.4 L/yr
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6 years (121 salaries)	₹5.7 L/yr - ₹19.2 L/yr
7 years (56 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
8 years (20 salaries)	₹8.6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

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...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

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• posted on 06 Feb 2025

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Skill development - Good

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For me not giving salary hike as per my payable work for last 3 years but it depends on projects to projects and manager's not a company issue.

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Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0

• posted on 04 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Worst of Worstest. no sleep no hike no work life balance toxic co workers no cab facility no proper response we dont know who is our HR till we resigned. never Join Cts.

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everything. expect for some sweet peope I meet there. worst

Salary - Bad

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Programmer Analyst in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 30 Jan 2025

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for Salary and Benefits

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Opportunities to learn, security of job

Job security - Good

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Management will not care about your problems. Salary is low compared to competitors. They'll change your project at September and for year end rating they'll simply say we haven't got chance to fully understand your capabilities as you've recently joined in the project. Every year this loop continues. No matter how hard you work or how many appreciations you get from client. "The more number of days you're in the same LOB, the more rating you'll get." (This is the excuse I've got when I questioned about the rating, despite having multiple client appreciations). This demotivates for sure!

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Hi everyone, I have 3.6 years of IT experience and currently work at a service-based company in Pune. My current CTC is 14 LPA (13.5 LPA fixed). I recently received an offer from Novartis Hyderabad as Data Analyst level 3 with a CTC of 19.9 LPA (18.3 LPA fixed). Is this a good offer, or is it on the lower side for my experience? Would appreciate your suggestions! Any answers from people working at Novartis pls ?

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What is the salary of Associate Software Programmer at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Associate Software Programmer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 8 years).

The top 10% of Associate Software Programmer at Cognizant earn more than ₹14.1 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹18.0 Lakhs per year. Associate Software Programmer 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 500+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Associate Software Programmer at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Associate Software Programmer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹80,164 to ₹82,251 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 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 500+ 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 Associate Software Programmer in India?

NTT	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹16.3 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 Associate Software Programmer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Genpact	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹15.7 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹12.8 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.6 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹7.5 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 Associate Software Programmer at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
4 years	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹17.4 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹19.2 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year

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