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Cognizant Backend Developer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
0 - 6 years exp.
₹3 Lakhs - ₹10.3 Lakhs
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20% less than the average Backend Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 6 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA
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0 - 6 years exp. (67 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr

BFSI, Investments & Trading
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2 - 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr

Customer Success, Service & Operations
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1 year exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025

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₹9 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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2 - 3 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹4 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

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1 - 7 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹7.4 L/yr - ₹10.9 L/yr

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HCL Group Backend Developer Salary

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Backend Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 86 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Backend Developer salaries

Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025

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₹1.4 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
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₹6 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr
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Top skills at Cognizant for Backend Developer

Java Java Spring Boot Microservices Microservices Java Spring Boot AEM Osgi Cq5 Hibernate AWS Hibernate Angular Spring Mvc Spring Boot

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.9

Rated by 8 employees for salary & benefits

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 13 Feb 2025

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Likes

Not strict office timing, hybrid model is good. People here are good in my project.

  • Company culture - Good
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Dislikes

No salary hike, no promotion. Not good personal growth. Feels like when you got good opportunity and leave for better life.

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  • Salary - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 10 Feb 2025

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Likes

I have had the opportunity to work with clients, and I appreciate the client positive environment. which makes the work experience enjoyable. However, I feel that there isn’t anything particularly unique about the company itself.

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  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

I appreciate my time at the company and the collaborative environment we have. However, I would like to express that the lack of promotions and salary increases has been a concern for me. It can be discouraging when hard work doesn't seem to be recognized through career advancement or financial rewards. I believe that addressing these aspects could greatly enhance employee satisfaction and motivation.

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  • Salary - Bad
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IT & Information Security Department

3.0
  •  posted on 06 Feb 2025

3.0
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Likes

For me provide learning and development opportunities such as certification vouchers from various companies.

  • Skill development - Good

Dislikes

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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Data Science & Analytics Department

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Likes

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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Dislikes

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

  • Salary - Bad
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 30 Jan 2025

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Likes

Opportunities to learn, security of job

  • Job security - Good
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Dislikes

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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  • Salary - Poor
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Cognizant Backend Developer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Backend Developer at Cognizant?
Backend Developer salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. According to our estimates it is 20% less than the average Backend Developer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 86 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.
How does the salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant is 20% less than the average salary of a Backend Developer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What are the top skills required to work as a Backend Developer at Cognizant?
Java, Java, Spring Boot, Microservices and Microservices are some of the popular skills required to work as a Backend Developer at Cognizant India.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Backend Developer in India?
  • IBM Backend Developer Salary - ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹35.3 Lakhs per year
  • Microsoft Corporation Backend Developer Salary - ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹34.1 Lakhs per year
  • Koch Business Solutions Backend Developer Salary - ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
  • Oracle Backend Developer Salary - ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
  • NielsenIQ Backend Developer Salary - ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹11.8 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Backend Developer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
  • Genpact Backend Developer Salary - ₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹10.9 Lakhs per year
  • LTIMindtree Backend Developer Salary - ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
  • Virtusa Consulting Services Backend Developer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹12.2 Lakhs per year
  • Accenture Backend Developer Salary - ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year
  • Tech Mahindra Backend Developer Salary - ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant ranges between ₹52,687 per month to ₹53,928 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Backend Developer salary in India which ranges between ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Backend Developer at Cognizant?
According to AmbitionBox, 32% of the Cognizant Backend Developers reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 24% reported a notice period of 2 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 50 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Backend Developer salary in India ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 86 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.