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Cognizant Mainframe Application Programmer salaries in India

Annual salary range
3 - 9 years exp.
₹5.2 Lakhs - ₹10.7 Lakhs
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43% more than the average Mainframe Application Programmer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 9 years of experience

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Last Updated: 16 Mar 2023

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Mainframe Application Programmer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹10.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 3 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Mainframe Application Programmer salaries

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3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹4.6 L/yr - ₹5.9 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹6.1 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹9.6 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr

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Opportunities to learn, security of job

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Management will not care about your problems. Salary is low compared to competitors. They'll change your project at September and for year end rating they'll simply say we haven't got chance to fully understand your capabilities as you've recently joined in the project. Every year this loop continues. No matter how hard you work or how many appreciations you get from client. "The more number of days you're in the same LOB, the more rating you'll get." (This is the excuse I've got when I questioned about the rating, despite having multiple client appreciations). This demotivates for sure!

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0 work life balance Even if you live thousands of kms away they will drag you to come to office And forget about good salary or promotion Join this company only if you want to destroy your life and your mental health

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How the salary growth look like for a Mainframe Application Programmer at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Mainframe Application Programmer at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Mainframe Application Programmer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
3 years ₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹5.9 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs per year
9 years ₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹12.2 Lakhs per year
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