Cognizant Backend Developer Salaries by 80+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 6 years exp.

₹3 Lakhs - ₹10.4 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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Engineering - Software & QA Backend Developer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (65 salaries)	Unlock ₹3 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr
BFSI, Investments & Trading Backend Developer Salary 2 - 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹6 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Backend Developer Salary 1 year exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr

Last Updated: 28 Feb 2025

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Oracle Backend Developer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (9 salaries)	Unlock ₹9 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 116% more
Microsoft Corporation Backend Developer Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)	Unlock ₹10 L/yr - ₹34.1 L/yr 179% more
LTIMindtree Backend Developer Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (52 salaries)	Unlock ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr 21% more
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Virtusa Consulting Services Backend Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (13 salaries)	Unlock ₹3 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr 8% more	4 job openings
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Genpact Backend Developer Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (6 salaries)	Unlock ₹7.4 L/yr - ₹10.9 L/yr 41% more	2 job openings
HCL Group Backend Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (7 salaries)	Unlock ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 18% less
Koch Business Solutions Backend Developer Salary 4 - 6 years exp. (5 salaries)	Unlock ₹15 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 172% more
NielsenIQ Backend Developer Salary Fresher (4 salaries)	Unlock ₹10 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr 57% more

Backend Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹10.4 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 84 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Backend Developer salaries

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Fresher (6 salaries)	Unlock ₹1.4 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
1 year (22 salaries)	Unlock ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
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3 years (15 salaries)	Unlock ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
4 years (10 salaries)	Unlock ₹6 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹3.7 L/yr - ₹16.7 L/yr
6 years (4 salaries)	Unlock ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Backend Developer

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CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

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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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Junior Software Engineer in Mumbai

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• posted on 10 Feb 2025

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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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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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What is the salary of Backend Developer at Cognizant?

Backend Developer salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.4 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 84 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, Microservices, Spring Boot 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 - ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹33.0 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
Tech Mahindra Backend Developer Salary - ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture Backend Developer Salary - ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹10.6 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 ₹51,976 per month to ₹54,311 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 ₹10.4 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 ₹10.4 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 84 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.