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

0 - 6 years exp.

₹3.9 Lakhs - ₹15.5 Lakhs

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33% more than the average Java Software Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 6 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Java Software Developer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (35 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹14.7 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Java Software Developer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr

Last Updated: 29 Dec 2024

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HCL Group Java Software Developer Salary 2 - 8 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr 15% less
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Java Software Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 47 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Java Software Developer salaries

Last Updated: 29 Dec 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (3 salaries)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr
1 year (8 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
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2 years (8 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
3 years (9 salaries)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
4 years (9 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
5 years (5 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr
6 years (5 salaries)	₹7.6 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Java Software Developer

Web Services SQL Database Java Eclipse Microservices Hibernate SOAP

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.6

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

Programmer Analyst in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 04 Jan 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.

Dislikes

No work life balance. No projects in company so they silently fires. Not so good culture. Not so get promotion(1-5%hike only) or no benefits (whole year). Not that much bonus yearly.

Software Developer in Chennai

Full Time

Quality Assurance Department

1.0

• posted on 27 Dec 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

No hike, no job security, no skill development, no easy transportation.even if you learn new technologies they will ask for experience and make you work in technology which you already know.if you do "jing jack" you will get everything else you will be cornered and make you to think resigning is best than staying there

Associate Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 24 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good I like that there are good projects available. If you get that great you will get experience and knowledge.

Dislikes

1. Salary and hikes are low. 2. Poor employee welfare activities, once a year they take you out for team lunch. If you missed then nothing, no gifts, abs nothing, saving so much money but gives back nothing.

Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

Dislikes

Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Programmer Analyst in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 07 Dec 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good work life balance, Growth of the employee also very good

Dislikes

... HRs will contact employee and putting pressure on employe to forcefully resign. But they give 5 months full salary for the employees. After resignation

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What is the salary of Java Software Developer at Cognizant?

Java Software Developer salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. According to our estimates it is 33% more than the average Java Software Developer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 47 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a Java Software Developer at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Java Software Developer at Cognizant is 33% more than the average salary of a Java Software Developer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Java Software Developer at Cognizant?

Web Services, SQL Database, Java, Eclipse and Microservices are some of the popular skills required to work as a Java Software Developer at Cognizant India.

What is the salary of a Java Software Developer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

IBM Java Software Developer Salary - ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹11.8 Lakhs per year
Capgemini Java Software Developer Salary - ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹13.3 Lakhs per year
HCL Group Java Software Developer Salary - ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹9.2 Lakhs per year
Accenture Java Software Developer Salary - ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
Virtusa Consulting Services Java Software Developer Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Java Software Developer at Cognizant ranges between ₹63,645 per month to ₹65,265 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Java Software Developer salary in India which ranges between ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Java Software Developer at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 39% of the Cognizant Java Software Developers reported a notice period of 2 Months, 27% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 38 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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