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Cognizant Backend Developer salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru (Updated 2025)

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1 - 4 years exp.
₹3.4 Lakhs - ₹9.8 Lakhs
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31% less than the average Backend Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 4 years of experience

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Last Updated: 27 Jan 2025

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Backend Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 11 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Last Updated: 27 Jan 2025

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₹3.4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
2 years  (4 salaries)

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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
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₹3 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Backend Developer

Java Java Microservices Spring Boot Java Spring Boot Microservices AEM Osgi Cq5 Hibernate Spring Boot AWS Hibernate Angular Spring Mvc
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 18 Jan 2025

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

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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.

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  •  posted on 08 Jan 2025

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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.

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

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

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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.

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Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.

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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.

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Cognizant Backend Developer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Backend Developer at Cognizant Bangalore / Bengaluru?
Backend Developer salary at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs for experience between 1 years to 4 years. According to our estimates it is 31% less than the average Backend Developer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 11 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Bangalore / Bengaluru.
How does the salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant Bangalore / Bengaluru compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant is 31% less than the average salary of a Backend Developer in Bangalore / Bengaluru. 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 Java Spring Boot are some of the popular skills required to work as a Backend Developer at Cognizant Bangalore / Bengaluru.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Backend Developer in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
  • Microsoft Corporation Backend Developer Salary - ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
  • IBM Backend Developer Salary - ₹10.1 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year
  • Oracle Backend Developer Salary - ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year
  • Genpact Backend Developer Salary - ₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹10.9 Lakhs per year
  • LTIMindtree Backend Developer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹12.2 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Backend Developer in companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
  • HCLTech Backend Developer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
  • Accenture Backend Developer Salary - ₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year
  • Tech Mahindra Backend Developer Salary - ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
  • HCL Group Backend Developer Salary - ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
  • Capgemini Backend Developer Salary - ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The estimated take-home salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant ranges between ₹47,879 per month to ₹49,012 per month in Bangalore / Bengaluru. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Backend Developer salary in India which ranges between ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹9.8 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 Bangalore / Bengaluru?
According to AmbitionBox, 25% of the Cognizant Backend Developers in Bangalore / Bengaluru reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 25% reported a notice period of 1 Month and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 4 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Backend Developer salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 11 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.