Cognizant Manual Testing Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 8 years exp.

₹3 Lakhs - ₹7 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

5% less than the average Manual Testing Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 8 years of experience

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Last Updated: 22 Aug 2023

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Manual Testing salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹7 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 18 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Manual Testing salaries

Last Updated: 22 Aug 2023

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (6 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.7 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
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2 years (6 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹5.9 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Manual Testing

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.4

Rated by 7 employees for salary & benefits

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 18 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

Dislikes

Cognizant will not pay you well , Even if you are eligible for a better pay at the correct time they will release you from the project so that they don't have to promote you

Salary - Poor

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Junior Software Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0

• posted on 11 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Dislikes

...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

+2 more

Programmer Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

Project Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 05 Jan 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

In my current project there is some flexibility of work but when compared to other projects it is hell

Dislikes

There are many points 1. promotion criteria which is worst in all mnc. 2. salary hike is negligible. 3. even there is no such activities happened which makes you motivated through out the year.

Salary - Bad

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Programmer Analyst in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 04 Jan 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.

Salary - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

No work life balance. No projects in company so they silently fires. Not so good culture. Not so get promotion(1-5%hike only) or no benefits (whole year). Not that much bonus yearly.

Skill development - Poor

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Hi everyone, I’m considering an opportunity at Cognizant and would love to hear from current and former employees. What’s the salary growth like compared to industry standards? Any insights on learning opportunities and career progression? A few details regarding my profile: YOE- 6 | Tech- Mainframe | CCTC - 11 | Offered - 17.7 Getting a project in Cognizant is also not an issue for me as I used to work there and now, I'm going back to the same project. Would really appreciate your thoughts and experiences. Thanks in advance! #Cognizant #CareerAdvice #JobChange #ITIndustry #WorkLifeBalance #SalaryGrowth

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What is the salary of Manual Testing at Cognizant?

Manual Testing salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 8 years. According to our estimates it is 5% less than the average Manual Testing Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 18 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a Manual Testing at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Manual Testing at Cognizant is 5% less than the average salary of a Manual Testing in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Manual Testing at Cognizant?

Manual Testing is a popular skill required to work as a Manual Testing at Cognizant.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Manual Testing in India?

DXC Technology Manual Testing Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year
Wipro Manual Testing Salary - ₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹9.2 Lakhs per year
IBM Manual Testing Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹7.7 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Manual Testing in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

TCS Manual Testing Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
Infosys Manual Testing Salary - ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra Manual Testing Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs per year
Capgemini Manual Testing Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture Manual Testing Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Manual Testing at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Manual Testing at Cognizant ranges between ₹36,462 per month to ₹37,680 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Manual Testing salary in India which ranges between ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 8 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Manual Testing at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Cognizant Manual Testings reported a notice period of 1 Month.This is based on 1 response on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Manual Testing salary in India ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹7 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 18 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.