Cognizant Kolkata Backend Developer Salaries by 9 Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 4 years exp.

₹4.5 Lakhs - ₹8.5 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

22% more than the average Backend Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 4 years of experience

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Cognizant Backend Developer Salary

1 - 4 years exp. (9 salaries)

₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

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TCS Backend Developer Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (31 salaries)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 18% less
Infosys Backend Developer Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 21% less
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LTIMindtree Backend Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 12% less
CBNITS Backend Developer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr 27% less
Red Apple Technologies Backend Developer Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr 25% less	1 job opening

Backend Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 9 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Backend Developer salaries in Kolkata

Last Updated: 1 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr
2 years (4 salaries)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr
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3 years (3 salaries)	₹6.7 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

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3.0

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2.0

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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

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Company culture was very good. Senior management was also good.

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...security, suddenly one day you will know that now your not part of your project. Salary and other benefits are very less as compared to other it company.

Salary - Poor

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Programmer Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0

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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

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Dislikes

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

Project Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 05 Jan 2025

1.0

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Likes

In my current project there is some flexibility of work but when compared to other projects it is hell

Dislikes

There are many points 1. promotion criteria which is worst in all mnc. 2. salary hike is negligible. 3. even there is no such activities happened which makes you motivated through out the year.

Salary - Bad

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Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.

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What is the salary of Backend Developer at Cognizant Kolkata?

Backend Developer salary at Cognizant in Kolkata ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs for experience between 1 years to 4 years. According to our estimates it is 22% more than the average Backend Developer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 9 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Kolkata.

How does the salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant Kolkata compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant is 22% more than the average salary of a Backend Developer in Kolkata. 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 AEM are some of the popular skills required to work as a Backend Developer at Cognizant Kolkata.

What is the salary of a Backend Developer in companies similar to Cognizant in Kolkata?

LTIMindtree Backend Developer Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
TCS Backend Developer Salary - ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys Backend Developer Salary - ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
Red Apple Technologies Backend Developer Salary - ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹7.4 Lakhs per year
CBNITS Backend Developer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The estimated take-home salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant ranges between ₹52,964 per month to ₹54,282 per month in Kolkata. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Backend Developer salary in India which ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 years to 4 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Backend Developer at Cognizant in Kolkata?

According to AmbitionBox, 67% of the Cognizant Backend Developers in Kolkata reported a notice period of 3 Months, 16% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 6 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Backend Developer salary in Kolkata ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 9 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.