Cognizant Chennai Junior Software Engineer Salaries by 800+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 4 years exp.

₹2.7 Lakhs - ₹8.2 Lakhs

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Engineering - Software & QA Junior Software Engineer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (551 salaries)	Unlock ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Junior Software Engineer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (119 salaries)	Unlock ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

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Cognizant Junior Software Engineer Salary

0 - 4 years exp. (839 salaries)

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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr

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TCS Junior Software Engineer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (6 salaries)	Unlock ₹3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr 15% less
Infosys Junior Software Engineer Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (6 salaries)	Unlock ₹3 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr 9% more
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Wipro Junior Software Engineer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries)	Unlock ₹3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 21% less
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Capgemini Junior Software Engineer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (7 salaries)	Unlock ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 12% less
Accenture Junior Software Engineer Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (12 salaries)	Unlock ₹2 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr 14% less

Junior Software Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 839 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Fresher (17 salaries)	Unlock ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr
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2 years (418 salaries)	Unlock ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
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Top skills at Cognizant for Junior Software Engineer

Javascript Engineering Management Java Software Engineering

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Rated by 60 employees for salary & benefits

Junior Software Engineer in Mumbai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

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I have had the opportunity to work with clients, and I appreciate the client positive environment. which makes the work experience enjoyable. However, I feel that there isn’t anything particularly unique about the company itself.

Skill development - Good

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I appreciate my time at the company and the collaborative environment we have. However, I would like to express that the lack of promotions and salary increases has been a concern for me. It can be discouraging when hard work doesn't seem to be recognized through career advancement or financial rewards. I believe that addressing these aspects could greatly enhance employee satisfaction and motivation.

Salary - Bad

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Junior Software Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0

• posted on 11 Jan 2025

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for Salary and Benefits

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Company culture was very good. Senior management was also good.

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...security, suddenly one day you will know that now your not part of your project. Salary and other benefits are very less as compared to other it company.

Salary - Poor

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Junior Software Engineer in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

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• posted on 22 Aug 2024

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Nothing to like. Terrible company.

Work-life balance - Good

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Apparently employees are not getting hikes and promotions because the CEO needs 170cr salary. The managers and HRs will never listen to you. My manager has not even once tried to contact me. Projects are so bad. Only support work.

Salary - Bad

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Junior Software Engineer in Pune

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

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• posted on 07 May 2023

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Good company for a mediocre to break with. Will train you in a good technology while giving the fixed salary amount for the Programmer Analyst Trainee.

Job security - Excellent

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Training period is too long, you will not get any project in 8-9 months, in some cases more than a year, but is a good company to start your career if you are a very basic developer.

Skill development - Poor

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Junior Software Engineer in Pune

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Project & Program Management Department

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• posted on 04 May 2023

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Nothing to like about this company just the good thing is you get free salary without doing work.

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There is no work so no experience will be gained only free salary is distributed because there are no projects in the company rn.

Salary - Bad

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What is the salary of Junior Software Engineer at Cognizant Chennai?

Junior Software Engineer salary at Cognizant in Chennai ranges between ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. According to our estimates it is 2% more than the average Junior Software Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 839 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Chennai.

How does the salary of a Junior Software Engineer at Cognizant Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Junior Software Engineer at Cognizant is 2% more than the average salary of a Junior Software Engineer in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Junior Software Engineer at Cognizant?

Javascript, Engineering Management, Java and Software Engineering are some of the popular skills required to work as a Junior Software Engineer at Cognizant Chennai.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Junior Software Engineer in Chennai?

Infosys Junior Software Engineer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Junior Software Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

Capgemini Junior Software Engineer Salary - ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture Junior Software Engineer Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year
TCS Junior Software Engineer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year
HCLTech Junior Software Engineer Salary - ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹4.4 Lakhs per year
Wipro Junior Software Engineer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Junior Software Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Junior Software Engineer at Cognizant ranges between ₹35,580 per month to ₹36,811 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Junior Software Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Junior Software Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?

According to AmbitionBox, 41% of the Cognizant Junior Software Engineers in Chennai reported a notice period of 3 Months, 24% reported a notice period of 2 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 689 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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