Cognizant Chennai Programmer Analyst II Salaries by 5 Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 4 years exp.

₹4.6 Lakhs - ₹5.3 Lakhs

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51% less than the average Programmer Analyst II Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 4 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Programmer Analyst II Salary 4 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr
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Quality Assurance Programmer Analyst II Salary 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.4 L/yr - ₹5.1 L/yr

Last Updated: 1 Jan 2025

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Cognizant Programmer Analyst II Salary

2 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)

₹4.6 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr

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Sanmina Sci Programmer Analyst II Salary 4 - 7 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹5.1 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr 20% more
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Citicorp Programmer Analyst II Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹14.3 L/yr - ₹17.9 L/yr 273% more

Programmer Analyst II salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹5.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Programmer Analyst II salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 1 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (3 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹5.1 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.4 L/yr - ₹5.7 L/yr
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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹5.9 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.4

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Systems Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

1.0

• posted on 03 Apr 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The night shift allowance, 6th day allowance is better than some other organizations.

Dislikes

Many things, toxic office politics, unpaid overtime, over-the-top cost-cutting practices, slow growth, biased ratings, code of conduct malpractice, biased regionalism, fraudulent HR practices etc.

Salary - Bad

+6 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.

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

Salary - Poor

+3 more

Junior Software Engineer in Mumbai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I have had the opportunity to work with clients, and I appreciate the client positive environment. which makes the work experience enjoyable. However, I feel that there isn’t anything particularly unique about the company itself.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

I appreciate my time at the company and the collaborative environment we have. However, I would like to express that the lack of promotions and salary increases has been a concern for me. It can be discouraging when hard work doesn't seem to be recognized through career advancement or financial rewards. I believe that addressing these aspects could greatly enhance employee satisfaction and motivation.

Salary - Bad

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I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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Cognizant Programmer Analyst II Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Programmer Analyst II at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Programmer Analyst II at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹5.3 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 4 years).

The top 10% of Programmer Analyst II in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹5.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹5.3 Lakhs per year. Programmer Analyst II 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 5 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Programmer Analyst II at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Programmer Analyst II at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹35,935 to ₹37,160 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹5.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years 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 5 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 II in India?

Citicorp	₹14.3 Lakhs to ₹17.9 Lakhs per year
ICON Plc	₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹14.1 Lakhs per year
FIS	₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year
Sanmina Sci	₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹6.1 Lakhs per year
Scintel Technologies	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹7.0 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.

How the salary growth look like for a Programmer Analyst II at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹5.1 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹5.7 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹5.9 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Programmer Analyst II salary in Chennai ranges between ₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹5.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 5 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.