Average annual salary for most employees Salary comparison with similar companies Estimated monthly take-home salary6% more than the average Mainframe Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 6 years of experience
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Engineering - Software & QA
Mainframe Developer Salary
2 - 6
years
exp.
(394
salaries)
|  ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Mainframe Developer Salary
2 - 6
years
exp.
(43
salaries)
| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹13.3 L/yr |
Companies similar to Cognizant for Mainframe Developer
| Company name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
 TCS Mainframe Developer Salary
1 - 7 years exp. (1.4k salaries) | ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹10.9 L/yr 
12%
less | |
 Infosys Mainframe Developer Salary
2 - 5 years exp. (224 salaries) | ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
16%
less | 26 job openings |
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 Wipro Mainframe Developer Salary
2 - 6 years exp. (446 salaries) | ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
9%
less | |
 IBM Mainframe Developer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (423 salaries) | ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
5%
less | 1 job opening |
 HCLTech Mainframe Developer Salary
2 - 7 years exp. (140 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr At par | |
 Tech Mahindra Mainframe Developer Salary
2 - 6 years exp. (187 salaries) | ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
11%
less | |
 Capgemini Mainframe Developer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (328 salaries) | ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr
12%
less | |
 Accenture Mainframe Developer Salary
2 - 5 years exp. (189 salaries) | ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr
9%
less | |
 LTIMindtree Mainframe Developer Salary
2 - 5 years exp. (96 salaries) | ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
27%
less | |
 DXC Technology Mainframe Developer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (204 salaries) | ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 
4%
more | |
 NTT Data Mainframe Developer Salary
1 - 4 years exp. (97 salaries) | ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
22%
less | |
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 NTT DATA, Inc. Mainframe Developer Salary
1 - 4 years exp. (47 salaries) | ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr
25%
less | |
 HCL Group Mainframe Developer Salary
3 - 4 years exp. (45 salaries) | ₹4.3 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr
9%
less | |
 Genpact Mainframe Developer Salary
2 - 6 years exp. (18 salaries) | ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹16.7 L/yr
47%
more | |
 Atos Mainframe Developer Salary
0 - 4 years exp. (12 salaries) | ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
40%
less | |
 HCL Infosystems Mainframe Developer Salary
3 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹5 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr
20%
less | |
 Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Mainframe Developer Salary
3 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries) | ₹13 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
121%
more | |
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Experience wise Cognizant Mainframe Developer salaries
Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 2 years (130 salaries) |
₹2.7
L/yr
- ₹7.8
L/yr
|
| 3 years (221 salaries) |
₹3
L/yr
- ₹9.7
L/yr
|
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| 4 years (104 salaries) |
₹4.3
L/yr
- ₹12
L/yr
|
| 5 years (51 salaries) |
₹6
L/yr
- ₹15
L/yr
|
| 6 years (21 salaries) |
₹6
L/yr
- ₹14
L/yr
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Cognizant Mainframe Developer Salary FAQs
The top 10% of Mainframe Developer at Cognizant earn more than ₹9.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹14.0 Lakhs per year. Mainframe Developer 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 500+ Cognizant employees in India.
- - Cobol
- - JCL
- - Cics
- - Db2
- - VSAM
These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
| Societe Generale Global Solution Centre | ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year |
| Genpact | ₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹16.7 Lakhs per year |
| DXC Technology | ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year |
| HCLTech | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 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 | ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year |
| Accenture | ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs per year |
| HCL Group | ₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year |
| Wipro | ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year |
| Tech Mahindra | ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹9.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs per year |
| 3 years | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.7 Lakhs per year |
| 4 years | ₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year |
| 5 years | ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year |
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in
India
ranges between ₹2.7
Lakhs to ₹12.5
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
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Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.