Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad Backend Developer Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 6 years exp.

₹3.5 Lakhs - ₹10.6 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

15% 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. (12 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr
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BFSI, Investments & Trading Backend Developer Salary 2 - 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 21 Jan 2025

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Cognizant Backend Developer Salary

0 - 6 years exp. (14 salaries)

₹3.5 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS Backend Developer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (81 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 18% less
Infosys Backend Developer Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 28% less
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Wipro Backend Developer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 36% less	1 job opening
Capgemini Backend Developer Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr 3% less	1 job opening
Accenture Backend Developer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 17% less
IBM Backend Developer Salary 1 - 10 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹10.1 L/yr - ₹31.8 L/yr 173% more	73 job openings
LTIMindtree Backend Developer Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹13.9 L/yr 30% more
Virtusa Consulting Services Backend Developer Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr 5% more	4 job openings

Backend Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹10.6 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 14 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Backend Developer salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Last Updated: 21 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
1 year (3 salaries)	₹1.7 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
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2 years (3 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr
3 years (4 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.3 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.1 L/yr - ₹19.1 L/yr

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5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

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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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2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

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We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

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...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

Salary - Poor

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Junior Software Engineer in Mumbai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

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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Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 06 Feb 2025

3.0

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Hi everyone, I’m considering an opportunity at Cognizant and would love to hear from current and former employees. What’s the salary growth like compared to industry standards? Any insights on learning opportunities and career progression? A few details regarding my profile: YOE- 6 | Tech- Mainframe | CCTC - 11 | Offered - 17.7 Getting a project in Cognizant is also not an issue for me as I used to work there and now, I'm going back to the same project. Would really appreciate your thoughts and experiences. Thanks in advance! #Cognizant #CareerAdvice #JobChange #ITIndustry #WorkLifeBalance #SalaryGrowth

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Cognizant Backend Developer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Backend Developer at Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

Backend Developer salary at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹10.6 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. According to our estimates it is 15% less than the average Backend Developer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 14 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad.

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

The average salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant is 15% less than the average salary of a Backend Developer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad. 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 Hyderabad / Secunderabad.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Backend Developer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

IBM Backend Developer Salary - ₹10.1 Lakhs to ₹31.8 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree Backend Developer Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹13.9 Lakhs per year
Virtusa Consulting Services Backend Developer Salary - ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹8.6 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Backend Developer in companies similar to Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

Capgemini Backend Developer Salary - ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture Backend Developer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
TCS Backend Developer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys Backend Developer Salary - ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro Backend Developer Salary - ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The estimated take-home salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant ranges between ₹52,082 per month to ₹53,310 per month in Hyderabad / Secunderabad. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Backend Developer salary in India which ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹10.6 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 in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

According to AmbitionBox, 46% of the Cognizant Backend Developers in Hyderabad / Secunderabad reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 31% reported a notice period of 1 Month and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 13 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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