Cognizant Engineer Salaries by 100+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 6 years exp.

₹2.9 Lakhs - ₹15.1 Lakhs

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45% more than the average Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 6 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (39 salaries)	₹2.9 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr
IT & Information Security Engineer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Engineer Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

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DXC Technology Engineer Salary 2 - 14 years exp. (32 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr At par
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Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹15.1 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 101 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (15 salaries)	₹1.1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
1 year (11 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
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2 years (18 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
3 years (20 salaries)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
4 years (21 salaries)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
5 years (8 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
6 years (8 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Engineer

Java SQL Javascript Process Audit Java

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.0

Rated by 9 employees for salary & benefits

Processing Executive in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

4.0

• posted on 25 Mar 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Working at cognizant really helps me a lot both in personal and professional way .The work life balance & company culture was good and the allowances they provide apart from the salary was excellent...I really enjoyed my 3 years at Cognizant.

Salary - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

One thing I dislike about these companies are there is no guarantee of job security...they will pick 10/15 employees and moved them to different project within the company (internal movement)..which I think is a part of business but needs to be reviewed....

Job security - Bad

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Skill development - Good

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.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Despite the fact that cognizant is not directly involved, the management team is the worst because I had a bad rating once and spoke with my HR about it. She said that it was illogical to claim to be able to speak Hindi, and they do not care about employees. While some employees are excellent, favoritism is a non-issue in the Kolkata office. I will not receive any better senior support that would help me start from scratch.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

...a result, you will be highly appreciated with a very bad rating and feedback. 5. salary is very low and there is no hike or promotion if you are not favourite candidate of your manager

Salary - Bad

+4 more

Process Specialist in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

1.0

• posted on 14 Mar 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

You'll go school everyday and work for 10hr but your salary will credited for 9hr, high level of micromanagement, you are notified supposed to take leave irrespective of any scenario (Parental leave or even your own family died) they'll convince you to take leave for 2-5days only. Everyday there will be special warning session with management for 1 hrs with whole floor (e.g, if you are not meeting up the target you'll be sacked, etc etc)

Salary - Poor

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Cognizant Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Engineer at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹15.1 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 6 years).

The top 10% of Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹14.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹21.0 Lakhs per year. Engineer 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 100+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Engineer at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹61,539 to ₹63,100 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹15.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 6 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 100+ 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 Engineer at Cognizant ?

To be a Engineer at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

- Java
- SQL
- Javascript
- Process Audit
- Java

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 Engineer in India?

IBM	₹8.7 Lakhs to ₹32.7 Lakhs per year
NielsenIQ	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹21.1 Lakhs per year
UST	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹16.6 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹16.2 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 Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

The salary of a Engineer at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

DXC Technology	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year
NTT Data	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹13.7 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹11.1 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹10.6 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 Engineer at Cognizant in India?

The salary growth for a Engineer at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹1.1 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹15.1 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 101 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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