Cognizant Java Associate Salaries by 3 Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 7 years exp.

₹9.4 Lakhs - ₹16.5 Lakhs

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197% more than the average Java Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 7 years of experience

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Last Updated: 20 Apr 2023

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Java Associate salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹9.4 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 3 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Java Associate salaries

Last Updated: 20 Apr 2023

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16.5 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.2 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.2 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.4 L/yr - ₹13.3 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.4 L/yr - ₹17.3 L/yr

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Cognizant Java Associate salary in India ranges between ₹9.4 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 3 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.