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Cognizant Engineer salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
0 - 6 years exp.
₹3.9 Lakhs - ₹16.1 Lakhs
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49% more than the average Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 6 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
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0 - 6 years exp. (9 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr

IT & Information Security
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2 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹3.9 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

Last Updated: 12 Mar 2025

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1 - 16 years exp. (12 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr

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DXC Technology Engineer Salary

2 - 8 years exp. (10 salaries)

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₹4 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

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NielsenIQ Engineer Salary

3 - 6 years exp. (7 salaries)

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₹12 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr

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UST Engineer Salary

1 - 7 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹15.8 L/yr

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Tata Group Engineer Salary

1 - 9 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

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1 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries)

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Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹16.1 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 20 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Engineer salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Last Updated: 12 Mar 2025

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Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹4 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
2 years  (4 salaries)

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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
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₹5 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
4 years  (3 salaries)

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₹11 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
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Top skills at Cognizant for Engineer

Java SQL Javascript Process Audit Java

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.4

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

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  •  posted on 22 Jan 2025

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Cognizant has its strengths, but I feel there's room for improvement in several areas beyond just salary. For me, the overall experience hasn’t aligned with my expectations.

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  • Salary - Good

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In my personal experience, I have faced challenges with the lack of qualified managers and team leads. For instance, in our team, we work from different locations, and our team lead rarely conducted regular team huddles. Even when I, as a senior, tried to take responsibility and initiate meetings, he would often find reasons to stop or postpone them. Over the course of the year, he connected with the team only four or five times, which was far from adequate for effective team collaboration. Additionally, my manager has been disconnected from the team for over a year. When he first joined during a critical transformation period, he did not take the time to observe the team members' expertise, interests, or long-term goals. This lack of involvement left us feeling unsupported and undervalued. One major concern was the cultural bias I experienced. Being from Chennai and a Tamil speaker, I noticed a clear difference in how I and others like me were treated compared to team members from Hyderabad, particularly Telugu-speaking colleagues. This disparity in treatment created a sense of alienation and made it difficult to feel like a cohesive part of the team.

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  • Skill development - Bad
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IT & Information Security Department

3.0
  •  posted on 22 Jan 2025

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Cognizant offers a wide range of career paths in IT, consulting, and business process services, which can be appealing to professionals looking to grow their careers.

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Dislikes

The work hours used to affect my work life balance and I feel that salary increments and promotions are slower compared to competitors.

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  • Work satisfaction - Poor
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Finance & Accounting Department

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  •  posted on 21 Jan 2025

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Nothing, meets zero expectations. Made work like hell even during my maternity journey 24 hrs and with pretty worst monetary benefit. There was no work life balance and also I was forced to resign with no other option saying you cannot continue with your old role or team a month back when I was just about to join after ML.

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Poor work-life balance, no salary hike, no benefits, no proper ratings, general shift has no timings it is round the clock.

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  • Salary - Bad
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 18 Jan 2025

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I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

Dislikes

Cognizant will not pay you well , Even if you are eligible for a better pay at the correct time they will release you from the project so that they don't have to promote you

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  • Salary - Poor
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Project & Program Management Department

4.0
  •  posted on 14 Jan 2025

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One of the best employee centric company in service based industry, recent statements from leaders from other organisation is shameful and treating their employee as daily wage labourer but thankful to my company leadership who has great vision and decisions are made towards employee focus. Company is still following hybrid model and no fixed days yet.

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  • Salary - Good
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Promotions and appraisal are not process based, frequent change in salary increament schedule are changed and also arrear are not paid for 3months.

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  • Promotions - Poor
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Cognizant Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Engineer at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The average salary of a Engineer at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹16.1 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 6 years).

The top 10% of Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru at Cognizant earn more than ₹17.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹20.6 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 20+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Engineer at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The estimated take-home salary of a Engineer at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹68,099 to ₹69,845 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹16.1 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 20+ 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 in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
To be a Engineer at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru, 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?
NielsenIQ ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹44.0 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 Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The salary of a Engineer at companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

UST ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹15.8 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
NTT Data ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year
Atos ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹11.3 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 Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The salary growth for a Engineer at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
Fresher ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
1 year ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Engineer salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹16.1 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 20 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.