Lakhs
Monthly In-hand Salary
10% more than the average Junior Software Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 4 years of experience
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|  ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr |
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| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr |
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Experience wise Cognizant Junior Software Engineer salaries
Last Updated: 1 Apr 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Fresher (110 salaries) |
₹2.8
L/yr
- ₹7.3
L/yr
|
| 1 year (2.2k salaries) |
₹2.7
L/yr
- ₹8
L/yr
|
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| 2 years (2.6k salaries) |
₹2.8
L/yr
- ₹8.3
L/yr
|
| 3 years (448 salaries) |
₹3
L/yr
- ₹8.3
L/yr
|
| 4 years (83 salaries) |
₹3.2
L/yr
- ₹8.3
L/yr
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Junior Software Engineer
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0 - 4 years exp.
Senior Director
Lakhs/yr
19 - 26 years exp.
Junior Software Engineer
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Software Engineer
0 - 7 years exp.
59% hike
Senior Associate
3 - 15 years exp.
125% hike
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Cognizant Junior Software Engineer Salary FAQs
The top 10% of Junior Software Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹6.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹7.8 Lakhs per year. Junior Software 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 5300+ Cognizant employees in India.
- - Javascript
- - Engineering Management
- - Java
- - Software Engineering
These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
| Societe Generale Global Solution Centre | ₹12.4 Lakhs to ₹13.1 Lakhs per year |
| Concentrix Catalyst | ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year |
| DXC Technology | ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year |
| Infosys | ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹7.3 Lakhs per year |
| NTT DATA, Inc. | ₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹6.1 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.
| IBM | ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year |
| Accenture | ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year |
| HCL Group | ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹4.9 Lakhs per year |
| UST | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year |
| Capgemini | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.0 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.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Fresher | ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹7.3 Lakhs per year |
| 1 year | ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year |
| 2 years | ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year |
| 3 years | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year |
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Cognizant Junior Software Engineer salary
in
India
ranges between ₹2.7
Lakhs to ₹8.3
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
5.4k
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.