Cognizant Bangalore / Bengaluru Backend Developer Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

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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Cognizant Backend Developer Salary

1 - 4 years exp. (11 salaries)

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₹3.4 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr

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TCS Backend Developer Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (119 salaries)	Unlock ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 13% less
Infosys Backend Developer Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (22 salaries)	Unlock ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr 18% less
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Wipro Backend Developer Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (26 salaries)	Unlock ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr 14% less	1 job opening
HCLTech Backend Developer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (7 salaries)	Unlock ₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 4% more
Tech Mahindra Backend Developer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (7 salaries)	Unlock ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 6% less	2 job openings
Capgemini Backend Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (12 salaries)	Unlock ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 13% less	1 job opening
Accenture Backend Developer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (16 salaries)	Unlock ₹3.7 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr 2% more
IBM Backend Developer Salary 1 - 10 years exp. (79 salaries)	Unlock ₹10.1 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr 240% more	79 job openings
Oracle Backend Developer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (6 salaries)	Unlock ₹9 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr 141% more
Microsoft Corporation Backend Developer Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (4 salaries)	Unlock ₹10 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 249% more
LTIMindtree Backend Developer Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (19 salaries)	Unlock ₹3 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr 21% more
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HCL Group Backend Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries)	Unlock ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 10% less
Genpact Backend Developer Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries)	Unlock ₹7.4 L/yr - ₹10.9 L/yr 54% more	2 job openings

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.

Experience wise Cognizant Backend Developer salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Last Updated: 27 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (4 salaries)	Unlock ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
2 years (4 salaries)	Unlock ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
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3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹3 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr

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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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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?

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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 ₹. Salary estimates are based on 11 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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