Cognizant Noida Java Developer Salaries by 40+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 5 years exp.

₹3.8 Lakhs - ₹15.2 Lakhs

Avg. annual salary

Monthly In-hand Salary

39% more than the average Java Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 5 years of experience

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Last Updated: 2 Apr 2025

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Cognizant Java Developer Salary

1 - 5 years exp. (48 salaries)

₹3.8 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr

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TCS Java Developer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (289 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr 30% less	2 job openings
HCLTech Java Developer Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (63 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 36% less	11 job openings
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Infosys Java Developer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (39 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr 22% less	82 job openings
Wipro Java Developer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (26 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 33% less	7 job openings
IBM Java Developer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹13.9 L/yr 14% more
Genpact Java Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹6.6 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr 6% less	3 job openings
DXC Technology Java Developer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 14% less
UST Java Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr 12% less	3 job openings
HCL Group Java Developer Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr 29% less

Java Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹15.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 48 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Java Developer in Noida

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₹4.5 Lakhs

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₹8 Lakhs

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₹7.1 Lakhs

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₹5 Lakhs

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₹5 Lakhs

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Experience wise Cognizant Java Developer salaries in Noida

Last Updated: 2 Apr 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (6 salaries)	₹1.2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
2 years (18 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
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3 years (16 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
4 years (6 salaries)	₹8.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.9 L/yr - ₹13.9 L/yr

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2 - 13 years exp.

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Top skills at Cognizant for Java Developer

Java Spring Boot Microservices Java Microservices Hibernate Java Spring Boot Core Java Spring AWS Angular AWS Spring Boot Kafka Web Services

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

1.0

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Java Developer in Mumbai Suburban

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

4.0

• posted on 29 Mar 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The company actively encourages employees to share and implement new ideas, fostering a creative and dynamic workplace Loyal employees are consistently rewarded with enhanced benefits and bonuses over time, promoting job satisfaction and retention With a diverse team across different roles, freshers can expand their professional network early in their career

Salary - Good

+6 more

Dislikes

Comprehensive benefits package Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and growth opportunities.

Java Developer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 28 Dec 2021

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good work culture.Company policies are good.Appraisals are fair and they give good salary hike and bonus everyear.

Skill development - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

There is a lot of politics and the management doesn't address our issues.Salary is decent but career growth is slow.There is a bond of 2 years before which you cannot resign.

Work satisfaction - Poor

Java Developer in Chennai

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 27 Aug 2018

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The brand name is well recognized when you move out of the company other than that I don't think anything is positive.

Dislikes

Compensation for the employees is very poor which is why most of employees tend to move out. Politics is a fashion in most of the accounts and we cannot do anything about it.

Salary - Poor

+4 more

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

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Need help to decide

I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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What is the salary of Java Developer at Cognizant in Noida?

The average salary of a Java Developer at Cognizant in Noida typically ranges from ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹15.2 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 5 years).

The top 10% of Java Developer in Noida at Cognizant earn more than ₹14.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹18.0 Lakhs per year. Java 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 40+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Java Developer at Cognizant in Noida?

The estimated take-home salary of a Java Developer at Cognizant in Noida typically ranges from ₹62,483 to ₹64,070 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹15.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 5 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 40+ 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 Java Developer at Cognizant in Noida?

To be a Java Developer at Cognizant in Noida, the key skills required include:

- Java
- Spring Boot
- Microservices
- Java
- Microservices

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 Java Developer in India?

IBM	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹13.9 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 Java Developer in companies similar to Cognizant in Noida?

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

Genpact	₹6.6 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
UST	₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹11.2 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹11.2 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹6.2 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 Java Developer at Cognizant in Noida?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹8.1 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Java Developer salary in Noida ranges between ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹15.2 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 48 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.