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Cognizant Programmer 1 salaries in India

Annual salary range
0 - 1 year exp.
₹2.8 Lakhs - ₹4.5 Lakhs
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21% less than the average Programmer 1 Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 1 year of experience

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Last Updated: 15 Mar 2023

Programmer 1 salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience. Salary estimates are based on 3 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Programmer 1 salaries

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Experience Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹4.9 L/yr
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr

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How the salary growth look like for a Programmer 1 at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Programmer 1 at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Programmer 1 can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
Fresher ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹4.9 Lakhs per year
1 year ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹3.2 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Programmer 1 salary in India ranges between ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 3 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.