Cognizant Pune Automation Tester Salaries by 40+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 5 years exp.

₹3 Lakhs - ₹10.8 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

At par with the average Automation Tester Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 5 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA Automation Tester Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (34 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
Quality Assurance Automation Tester Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Automation Tester Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr

Last Updated: 10 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Automation Tester Salary

1 - 5 years exp. (44 salaries)

₹3 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS Automation Tester Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (89 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr 7% less
Capgemini Automation Tester Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (73 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr 1% less	8 job openings
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Accenture Automation Tester Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (25 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr 13% more
Wipro Automation Tester Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (23 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr 20% less
IBM Automation Tester Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (19 salaries)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 57% more
Infosys Automation Tester Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (19 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 34% less	16 job openings
Atos Automation Tester Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr 23% less
UST Automation Tester Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr 9% less	2 job openings
Tech Mahindra Automation Tester Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr 17% less	1 job opening
HCLTech Automation Tester Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr 34% less

Automation Tester salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 44 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Automation Tester salaries in Pune

Last Updated: 10 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (8 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
2 years (12 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
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3 years (14 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr
4 years (8 salaries)	₹5.8 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.8 L/yr - ₹13.3 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Automation Tester

Selenium Automation Testing Java Cucumber Appium Java API Salesforce Selenium Testing Automation Testing REST API Javascript C# API Testing Automation

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.0

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 18 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Dislikes

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

Salary - Poor

+4 more

Programmer Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

Programmer Analyst in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 04 Jan 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.

Salary - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

No work life balance. No projects in company so they silently fires. Not so good culture. Not so get promotion(1-5%hike only) or no benefits (whole year). Not that much bonus yearly.

Skill development - Poor

+4 more

Associate Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 24 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good I like that there are good projects available. If you get that great you will get experience and knowledge.

Skill development - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

1. Salary and hikes are low. 2. Poor employee welfare activities, once a year they take you out for team lunch. If you missed then nothing, no gifts, abs nothing, saving so much money but gives back nothing.

Programmer Analyst in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 07 Dec 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good work life balance, Growth of the employee also very good

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

... HRs will contact employee and putting pressure on employe to forcefully resign. But they give 5 months full salary for the employees. After resignation

Job security - Bad

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Cognizant Automation Tester Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Automation Tester at Cognizant in Pune?

The average salary of a Automation Tester at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 5 years).

The top 10% of Automation Tester in Pune at Cognizant earn more than ₹8.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹10.8 Lakhs per year. Automation Tester 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 40+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Automation Tester at Cognizant in Pune?

The estimated take-home salary of a Automation Tester at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹44,217 to ₹45,320 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 5 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 40+ 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 Automation Tester at Cognizant in Pune?

To be a Automation Tester at Cognizant in Pune, the key skills required include:

- Selenium
- Automation Testing
- Java
- Cucumber
- Appium

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 Automation Tester in India?

IBM	₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹9.6 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 Automation Tester in companies similar to Cognizant in Pune?

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

Capgemini	₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year
UST	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹7.2 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 Automation Tester at Cognizant in Pune?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹9.1 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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