Cognizant Chennai Mainframe Developer Salaries by 100+ Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 6 years exp.

₹4 Lakhs - ₹12.6 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

10% 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. (80 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Mainframe Developer Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Mainframe Developer Salary

2 - 6 years exp. (105 salaries)

₹4 L/yr - ₹12.6 L/yr

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TCS Mainframe Developer Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (250 salaries)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr 17% less
Infosys Mainframe Developer Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (46 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr 24% less	31 job openings
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Wipro Mainframe Developer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (42 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr 14% less
Tech Mahindra Mainframe Developer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (30 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr 11% less
IBM Mainframe Developer Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (23 salaries)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 1% less
Capgemini Mainframe Developer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr 14% less
HCLTech Mainframe Developer Salary 2 - 7 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr 1% more
DXC Technology Mainframe Developer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr 1% more	1 job opening
UST Mainframe Developer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr 10% more	6 job openings
Accenture Mainframe Developer Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 2% less

Mainframe Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4 Lakhs to ₹12.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 105 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Mainframe Developer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (26 salaries)	₹1.1 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr
3 years (39 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr
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4 years (19 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
5 years (13 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
6 years (8 salaries)	₹7.7 L/yr - ₹22.7 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Mainframe Developer

Cobol JCL Cics Db2 VSAM Mainframes Cobol Cics JCL Mainframes IMS DB IBM DB2 REXX FBD Corporate Advisory

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.4

Rated by 8 employees for salary & benefits

Mainframe Developer in Chennai

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 21 Jan 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good culture, great freedom and work life balance.

Skill development - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

As a fresher you cannot choose your technology and cant expect a greater pay at starting a career here. But possible if you are experienced. I had bitter experience reg appraisals.

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Despite the fact that cognizant is not directly involved, the management team is the worst because I had a bad rating once and spoke with my HR about it. She said that it was illogical to claim to be able to speak Hindi, and they do not care about employees. While some employees are excellent, favoritism is a non-issue in the Kolkata office. I will not receive any better senior support that would help me start from scratch.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

...a result, you will be highly appreciated with a very bad rating and feedback. 5. salary is very low and there is no hike or promotion if you are not favourite candidate of your manager

Salary - Bad

+4 more

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

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Hi everyone, I have 3.6 years of IT experience and currently work at a service-based company in Pune. My current CTC is 14 LPA (13.5 LPA fixed). I recently received an offer from Novartis Hyderabad as Data Analyst level 3 with a CTC of 19.9 LPA (18.3 LPA fixed). Is this a good offer, or is it on the lower side for my experience? Would appreciate your suggestions! Any answers from people working at Novartis pls ?

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Cognizant Mainframe Developer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Mainframe Developer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Mainframe Developer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹12.6 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 6 years).

The top 10% of Mainframe Developer in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹8.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹12.9 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 100+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Mainframe Developer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Mainframe Developer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹55,371 to ₹56,757 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹12.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 6 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 100+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Mainframe Developer at Cognizant in Chennai?

To be a Mainframe Developer at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Cobol
- JCL
- Cics
- Db2
- VSAM

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Mainframe Developer in India?

UST	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹13.8 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹10.4 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.

What is the salary of a Mainframe Developer in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

The salary of a Mainframe Developer at companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

IBM	₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹11.8 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹10.1 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.

How the salary growth look like for a Mainframe Developer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The salary growth for a Mainframe Developer at Cognizant in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Mainframe Developer in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹1.1 Lakhs to ₹6.8 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹9.4 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year

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