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Cognizant Programmer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
0 - 4 years exp.
₹1.5 Lakh - ₹5.2 Lakhs
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29% less than the average Programmer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 4 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
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0 - 4 years exp. (1.2k salaries)
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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

IT & Information Security
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0 - 4 years exp. (371 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.9 L/yr

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0 - 4 years exp. (234 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr

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0 - 4 years exp. (113 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

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0 - 4 years exp. (81 salaries)
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

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Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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₹8.3 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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₹5.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

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Programmer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1.5 Lakh to ₹5.2 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 3k latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Programmer salaries

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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Fresher  (149 salaries)

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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr
1 year  (1.4k salaries)

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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
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₹2 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Programmer

Team Management Customer Service Troubleshooting Calling IT Service Delivery Service management IT Service Desk Customer Satisfaction Customer Interaction Team Leading Target Achievement Programming Customer Relationship Life Sciences Process Documentation

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.2

Rated by 290 employees for salary & benefits

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IT & Information Security Department

3.0
  •  posted on 08 Nov 2024

2.0
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Learning skills are good, they have provided lot of courses so that we can learn new skills and upgrade ourselves.

  • Skill development - Good
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Salary, hike is also not much. being a programmer I am working same as my colleagues who are PA but I am getting paid very less compared to them.

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  • Salary - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 17 Aug 2024

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They provide very intense skill development process

  • Skill development - Good
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Salary compensation for BSc graduates is very low even after completing probabtion period they are not paying well it takes two years to get salary of a engineer graduate who gets at his first month.

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  • Salary - Poor

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 31 Mar 2023

5.0
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Work Salary on time Training pay hybrid Remote working

  • Salary - Excellent
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High pressure You will get tester job even if you want development job Poor management Very few national and Regional holidays in countries like India Sometime have to work late till 9pm -10pm when urgency

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  • Skill development - Poor
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IT & Information Security Department

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  •  posted on 23 Aug 2022

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Nothing

  • Company culture - Good

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The salary range between engineering based and arts based employee was very huge. For eg, an art bg trainee will receive 14k but engineering bg trainee will receive 26k. They both will be provided with the same training, will do the exact same work. But the salary range will be differ. Even the increment process also the same, arts bg will receive only 2k after a yr as an increment but for engineering near 10k.

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Data Science & Analytics Department

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  •  posted on 12 May 2018

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For a fresher it is a very good company to start with,training is good and freshers can get a good opportunity to gain their knowledge.

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...age to your YEA,but if u don't complete them,then u can get a very bad rating. 2)They are stopping most of the services in the name of cost cutting,the latest one is shutting down the inter office shuttle service. 3)HR's are there only to confuse you,they will not answer any of your questions.They will answer you in such a way so that you do not ask any question second time to them. 4)Job security is another concern.When they loose some big accounts,for sure some big heads will be asked to leave. though it is not there fault. 5)Compensation for candidates who are not B.tech(BCA or comp science graduate) is very very poor,u can not even imagine how less they are getting paid.Though they are doing the same work as engineering graduates(even more in some cases). 6)Non engineering graduates suffer in cognizant because there promotion criteria is higher compared to engineering graduates.On an average your every promotion will get delayed for 2-3 years compared tothose who have an engineering background. 7)i used to go to office every alternate sundays,without getting a single penny,they do not even provide you lunch.They only reimburse your cab fare,but please be cautious,your cab fare should not cross more than 500,or you might not get the reimbursement.It is not that client is not giving the cost of project for sundays,but higher management is not willing to give u overtime. A free advise to all the graduates except engineering graduates,please do not join cognizant before completing MCA, only after MCA u will get a salary like engineering graduates and your promotions will be in normal way.Anyhow they will crush you with work pressure,so its better to be crushed after getting a normal compensation rather than very low salary.

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  • Salary - Poor
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Cognizant Programmer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Programmer at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Programmer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹5.2 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 4 years).

The top 10% of Programmer at Cognizant earn more than ₹3.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹4.6 Lakhs per year. Programmer 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 3000+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Programmer at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Programmer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹21,556 to ₹23,046 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹5.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 4 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 3000+ 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 Programmer at Cognizant ?
To be a Programmer at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

  • - Team Management
  • - Customer Service
  • - Troubleshooting
  • - Calling
  • - IT Service Delivery

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 Programmer in India?
DXC Technology ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹16.9 Lakhs per year
Tata Group ₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹11.3 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 Programmer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Programmer at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Capgemini ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹8.4 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
HCL Group ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹6.2 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 Programmer at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Programmer at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Programmer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
Fresher ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.1 Lakhs per year
1 year ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹4.6 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Programmer salary in India ranges between ₹1.5 Lakh to ₹5.2 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 3k Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.