Cognizant Principal Developer Salaries by 6 Employees

8 - 16 years exp.

₹13.2 Lakhs - ₹24 Lakhs

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38% less than the average Principal Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 8 - 16 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Principal Developer Salary 11 - 16 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹22.3 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Principal Developer Salary 13 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹21.6 L/yr - ₹26.4 L/yr

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2023

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Nokia Principal Developer Salary 10 - 17 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 76% more
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Principal Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹13.2 Lakhs to ₹24 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Principal Developer salaries

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2023

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.2 L/yr - ₹13.2 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.6 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr
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10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.7 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15 L/yr - ₹29.6 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15 L/yr - ₹31.8 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.1 L/yr - ₹23.1 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹20 L/yr - ₹22.3 L/yr

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The company actively encourages employees to share and implement new ideas, fostering a creative and dynamic workplace Loyal employees are consistently rewarded with enhanced benefits and bonuses over time, promoting job satisfaction and retention With a diverse team across different roles, freshers can expand their professional network early in their career

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• posted on 20 Mar 2025

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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.

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2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

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

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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

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Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

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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

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...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

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5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

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Cognizant Principal Developer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Developer at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Principal Developer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹13.2 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Principal Developer at Cognizant earn more than ₹23.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹24.0 Lakhs per year. Principal 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 6 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Developer at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Developer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,19,316 to ₹1,22,662 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹13.2 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 8 years to 16 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 6 salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

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

Herbalife International	₹22.8 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Nokia	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Nomura Holdings	₹18.1 Lakhs to ₹41.5 Lakhs per year
Oracle	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹28.9 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.

How the salary growth look like for a Principal Developer at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
8 years	₹13.2 Lakhs to ₹13.2 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹12.6 Lakhs to ₹16.1 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹13.7 Lakhs to ₹17.5 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹29.6 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Principal Developer salary in India ranges between ₹13.2 Lakhs to ₹24 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 6 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.