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Cognizant Big Data Developer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
2 - 9 years exp.
₹4.3 Lakhs - ₹15.9 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
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₹10.3 Lakhs
Variable (4%)
₹0.4 Lakh
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22% more than the average Big Data Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 9 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
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2 - 9 years exp. (176 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹15.7 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
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2 - 9 years exp. (37 salaries)
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₹4.4 L/yr - ₹16.2 L/yr

Last Updated: 11 Mar 2025

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2 - 9 years exp. (37 salaries)

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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹16.4 L/yr

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2 - 6 years exp. (89 salaries)

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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr

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Accenture Big Data Developer Salary

1 - 7 years exp. (120 salaries)

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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr

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Capgemini Big Data Developer Salary

1 - 6 years exp. (135 salaries)

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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

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IBM Big Data Developer Salary

2 - 7 years exp. (103 salaries)

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₹5.3 L/yr - ₹20.4 L/yr

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LTIMindtree Big Data Developer Salary

3 - 5 years exp. (49 salaries)

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₹4 L/yr - ₹15.7 L/yr

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DXC Technology Big Data Developer Salary

1 - 6 years exp. (40 salaries)

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₹3.9 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

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NTT DATA, Inc. Big Data Developer Salary

1 - 4 years exp. (15 salaries)

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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr

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Genpact Big Data Developer Salary

2 - 6 years exp. (11 salaries)

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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr

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₹6 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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Atos Big Data Developer Salary

1 - 4 years exp. (11 salaries)

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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

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₹20.2 L/yr - ₹25.8 L/yr

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NielsenIQ Big Data Developer Salary

2 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹15.3 L/yr - ₹18.1 L/yr

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4 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹7.7 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

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Big Data Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹15.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 242 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Big Data Developer salaries

Last Updated: 11 Mar 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
2 years  (55 salaries)

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₹3.7 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
3 years  (71 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹11.9 L/yr
4 years  (46 salaries)

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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹15.8 L/yr
5 years  (40 salaries)

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₹6.8 L/yr - ₹16.2 L/yr
6 years  (21 salaries)

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₹7 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
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Top skills at Cognizant for Big Data Developer

Spark Big Data Hive Hadoop Big Data Spark SQL Hadoop Administration Pyspark Python SCALA Analytical skills Python AWS Escalations

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.9

Rated by 12 employees for salary & benefits

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2019

1.0
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Training will be moderate and you cant expect salary hike as well no will dream about appraisal here. work-life balance may happen depending upon your team you work. work environment will be great. Cognizant gives you a high job Security. To be frank All the above factors depends upon the team and domain you work. Except Appraisal and Salary Hike.

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  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

As like many Organizations, appraisal depends on how smooth you behave with the supervisor not on how hard you work.If you have common area between you and supervisor then you will be awarded a best of all bucket.But not all, few people will be genuine with the process. once in bench you will have to wait for ages to get another Project.

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  • Salary - Bad
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 03 Sep 2017

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Good place to start career since we get very good train,salary is low compared to market standards,appraisal is pathetic,depends on project regarding learning and innovation

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  • Job security - Good
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Dislikes

Low salaries,pathetic appraisal

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 02 Mar 2025

4.0
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As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

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  • Company culture - Poor

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 21 Feb 2025

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Likes

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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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

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IT & Information Security Department

2.0
  •  posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0
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We can get free online portal like udemy.

  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

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

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  • Salary - Poor
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Cognizant Big Data Developer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Big Data Developer at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Big Data Developer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹15.9 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 9 years).

The top 10% of Big Data Developer at Cognizant earn more than ₹11.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹16.3 Lakhs per year. Big Data Developer Salaries at Cognizant can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 200+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Big Data Developer at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Big Data Developer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹76,819 to ₹78,811 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹15.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 9 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 200+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
What are the key skills required to be a Big Data Developer at Cognizant ?
To be a Big Data Developer at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

  • - Spark
  • - Big Data
  • - Hive
  • - Hadoop
  • - Big Data

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Big Data Developer in India?
Koch Business Solutions ₹20.2 Lakhs to ₹25.8 Lakhs per year
NielsenIQ ₹15.3 Lakhs to ₹18.1 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹20.4 Lakhs per year
HCL Group ₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Cognizant, depending on the role and experience level.
What is the salary of a Big Data Developer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Big Data Developer at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

HCLTech ₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹16.4 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹16.3 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹15.7 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.
How the salary growth look like for a Big Data Developer at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Big Data Developer at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Big Data Developer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
2 years ₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹11.9 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹15.8 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹6.8 Lakhs to ₹16.2 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Big Data Developer salary in India ranges between ₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹15.9 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 242 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.