Cognizant Programmer Analyst 1 Salaries by 300+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 4 years exp.

₹3.2 Lakhs - ₹7.3 Lakhs

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10% less than the average Programmer Analyst 1 Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 4 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Programmer Analyst 1 Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (127 salaries)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
IT & Information Security Programmer Analyst 1 Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (28 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr
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Quality Assurance Programmer Analyst 1 Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Programmer Analyst 1 Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 28 Feb 2025

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DXC Technology Programmer Analyst 1 Salary 5 - 6 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr 72% more
Wipro Programmer Analyst 1 Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 12% less
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HCLTech Programmer Analyst 1 Salary 3 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr 7% less
FIS Programmer Analyst 1 Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (23 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr 19% more
Cerillion Technologies Programmer Analyst 1 Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr 145% more

Programmer Analyst 1 salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹7.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 309 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Programmer Analyst 1 salaries

Last Updated: 28 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (169 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr
2 years (93 salaries)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr
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3 years (38 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr
4 years (9 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.3

Rated by 39 employees for salary & benefits

Programmer Analyst 1 in Nalgonda

Full Time

Consulting Department

3.0

• posted on 21 Jul 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

In time salary credit and they will provide certificate courses based on your working technology

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Work is more and need to work more than 12 hrs per day and if u don't do certification they won't give rating and hike even u perform higher quality in ur project. And need to give sessions to the teams if not they won't give rating

Company culture - Poor

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Dislikes

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

+5 more

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Dislikes

...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

Salary - Bad

+4 more

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

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What is the salary of Programmer Analyst 1 at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Programmer Analyst 1 at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹7.3 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 4 years).

The top 10% of Programmer Analyst 1 at Cognizant earn more than ₹6.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹7.0 Lakhs per year. Programmer Analyst 1 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 300+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Programmer Analyst 1 at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Programmer Analyst 1 at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹38,921 to ₹40,102 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹7.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year 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 300+ 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 Programmer Analyst 1 in India?

Cerillion Technologies	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹9.7 Lakhs per year
FIS	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹9.1 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 Analyst 1 in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

The salary of a Programmer Analyst 1 at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

HCLTech	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹6.1 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹5.0 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 Analyst 1 at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹7.1 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.3 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹6.8 Lakhs per year

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