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Cognizant Performance Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
1 - 5 years exp.
₹2.9 Lakhs - ₹11.8 Lakhs
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22% less than the average Performance Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 5 years of experience

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1 - 5 years exp. (133 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

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1 - 5 years exp. (18 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

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3 - 8 years exp. (19 salaries)

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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr

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Capgemini Performance Engineer Salary

2 - 7 years exp. (29 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr

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IBM Performance Engineer Salary

2 - 12 years exp. (12 salaries)

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₹6.4 L/yr - ₹25.2 L/yr

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LTIMindtree Performance Engineer Salary

1 - 4 years exp. (15 salaries)

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₹4 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

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NTT DATA, Inc. Performance Engineer Salary

2 - 8 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹21.9 L/yr

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DXC Technology Performance Engineer Salary

3 - 7 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹3.7 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr

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HCL Group Performance Engineer Salary

3 - 7 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr

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2 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

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Performance Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹11.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 181 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Performance Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
1 year  (33 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
2 years  (55 salaries)

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₹2.9 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
3 years  (49 salaries)

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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
4 years  (27 salaries)

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₹5.3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
5 years  (17 salaries)

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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Performance Engineer

Performance Engineering Performance Testing SAP CO Data Analysis Javascript SQL Server Python Test Case Design Android C# SSRS Supply Chain Management SSIS Load Runner Sharepoint

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.9

Rated by 7 employees for salary & benefits

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 08 Dec 2020

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...our Flexibility; but my job is only secure because I was billable at that time.. and they are paying only my salary not any internet charge or extra pay

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  • Skill development - Good
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Regardless of background or skill they will assign you to any domain .it is for freshers... And the promotion politics..

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  • Salary - Poor

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0
  •  posted on 22 Jan 2025

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Depends on your home manager, some are really supportive. 5-6 hours required from office (depends on the project), rest can be done from home, udemy access, cloud certifications

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Dislikes

Salary is too low, only ceo earns good money, exploiting freshers and playing with their careers. They don't have many projects, so most of the time people will be on bench. Promotions are delayed/cancelled based on their convenience citing reasons like utilization is less (common sense- it is less because the company has less projects). Promotions criteria are increased if you satisfy previous required criteria. Hikes are less than peanuts. Company culture is bad, no festival celebration nothing. Work-life balance depends on the project; if you have a project, then you're overloaded with work and if you don't, you're overloaded with stress as they can terminate you anyday. FEW OF THE LATERAL HIREES ARE PUT ON BENCH AND LATER TERMINATED AFTER 6 MONTHS. JOIN ONLY IF YOU WANT TO WASTE YOUR TIME AND CAREER.

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  • Salary - Bad
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 18 Jan 2025

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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

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  • Salary - Poor
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Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

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Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

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  • Work satisfaction - Good
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Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

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Likes

If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

  • Promotions - Poor
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Cognizant Performance Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Performance Engineer at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Performance Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹11.8 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 5 years).

The top 10% of Performance Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹10.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹12.8 Lakhs per year. Performance Engineer 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 Performance Engineer at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Performance Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹53,017 to ₹54,265 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹11.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 5 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 Performance Engineer at Cognizant ?
To be a Performance Engineer at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

  • - Performance Engineering
  • - Performance Testing
  • - SAP CO
  • - Data Analysis
  • - Javascript

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 Performance Engineer in India?
IBM ₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹25.2 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc. ₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹21.9 Lakhs per year
HCL Group ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹13.0 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.
What is the salary of a Performance Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Performance Engineer at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Capgemini ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.6 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology ₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹9.6 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 Performance Engineer at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Performance Engineer at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Performance Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
1 year ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Performance Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹11.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 181 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.