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

1 - 4 years exp.

₹3.4 Lakhs - ₹9.8 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

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)

₹3.4 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS Backend Developer Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (119 salaries)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 13% less
Infosys Backend Developer Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (22 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr 22% less
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Wipro Backend Developer Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (26 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr 14% less	1 job opening
HCLTech Backend Developer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 9% more	1 job opening
Tech Mahindra Backend Developer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 6% less	1 job opening
Capgemini Backend Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 13% less	1 job opening
Accenture Backend Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr 2% more
IBM Backend Developer Salary 1 - 11 years exp. (82 salaries)	₹9.8 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr 211% more	73 job openings
Oracle Backend Developer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr 141% more
Microsoft Corporation Backend Developer Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 249% more
LTIMindtree Backend Developer Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (19 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr 21% more
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Virtusa Consulting Services Backend Developer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr 15% more	4 job openings
HCL Group Backend Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 10% less
Genpact Backend Developer Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹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)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
2 years (4 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
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3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr

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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 - ₹9.8 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?

Virtusa Consulting Services Backend Developer Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
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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

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.