Cognizant Kolkata Java Software Developer Salaries by 5 Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 6 years exp.

₹4.5 Lakhs - ₹10.9 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

53% more than the average Java Software Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 6 years of experience

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Last Updated: 31 Aug 2024

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Cognizant Java Software Developer Salary

1 - 6 years exp. (5 salaries)

₹4.5 L/yr - ₹10.9 L/yr

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Java Software Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹10.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Java Software Developer salaries in Kolkata

Last Updated: 31 Aug 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
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3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.6 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.4 L/yr - ₹10.7 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.1 L/yr - ₹11.6 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.6 L/yr - ₹19.7 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Java Software Developer

Web Services SQL Database Java Eclipse Microservices Hibernate SOAP

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Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 18 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Salary - Poor

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Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

Promotions - Poor

Programmer Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

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.

Salary - Excellent

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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.

Skill development - Poor

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What is the salary of Java Software Developer at Cognizant Kolkata?

Java Software Developer salary at Cognizant in Kolkata ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹10.9 Lakhs for experience between 1 years to 6 years. According to our estimates it is 53% more than the average Java Software Developer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Kolkata.

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

The average salary of a Java Software Developer at Cognizant is 53% more than the average salary of a Java Software Developer in Kolkata. 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 Kolkata.

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

TCS Java Software Developer Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹6.9 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Java Software Developer at Cognizant ranges between ₹61,997 per month to ₹63,570 per month in Kolkata. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Java Software Developer salary in India which ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹10.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 years to 6 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

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

According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Cognizant Java Software Developers in Kolkata reported a notice period of 3 Months.This is based on 1 response on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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