Cognizant Mumbai Backend Developer Salaries by 3 Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 4 years exp.

₹3.1 Lakhs - ₹9.8 Lakhs

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24% less than the average Backend Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 4 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Backend Developer Salary 3 - 4 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹6 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Backend Developer Salary 1 year exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 13 Feb 2025

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Cognizant Backend Developer Salary

1 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr

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Backend Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 3 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Backend Developer salaries in Mumbai

Last Updated: 13 Feb 2025

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1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹4.3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
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3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹6 L/yr - ₹10.9 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹6 L/yr - ₹13.1 L/yr

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Cognizant Backend Developer salary in Mumbai ranges between ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 3 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.