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Cognizant Programmer Analyst salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad (Updated 2025)

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0 - 8 years exp.
₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹9.4 Lakhs
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0 - 8 years exp. (5.4k salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr

IT & Information Security
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0 - 7 years exp. (698 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
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0 - 6 years exp. (556 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr

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0 - 6 years exp. (333 salaries)
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr

Last Updated: 29 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Programmer Analyst Salary

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr

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Programmer Analyst salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.4 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 9.2k latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Programmer Analyst salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

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Fresher  (339 salaries)

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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
1 year  (2.6k salaries)

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
2 years  (3.6k salaries)

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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr
3 years  (1.7k salaries)

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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr
4 years  (715 salaries)

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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr
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Top skills at Cognizant for Programmer Analyst

Test Cases Functional Testing Smoke Testing Test Data System Integration Testing Test scripts Regression Testing Unit Testing SQL Test Planning Service operations CRM Programming QA Testing Core Java

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

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Rated by 757 employees for salary & benefits

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 30 Jan 2025

2.0
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Likes

Opportunities to learn, security of job

  • Job security - Good
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Dislikes

Management will not care about your problems. Salary is low compared to competitors. They'll change your project at September and for year end rating they'll simply say we haven't got chance to fully understand your capabilities as you've recently joined in the project. Every year this loop continues. No matter how hard you work or how many appreciations you get from client. "The more number of days you're in the same LOB, the more rating you'll get." (This is the excuse I've got when I questioned about the rating, despite having multiple client appreciations). This demotivates for sure!

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  • Salary - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 07 Dec 2024

4.0
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Likes

Good work life balance, Growth of the employee also very good

  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

... HRs will contact employee and putting pressure on employe to forcefully resign. But they give 5 months full salary for the employees. After resignation

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  • Job security - Bad

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
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1. Skill development 2. Work life balance (depends on project & manager) 3. Hybrid model (only for those who are allocated to project if the project wants hybrid otherwise typical 5 day work)

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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1. Carrer growth🤧 2. Salary hikes ( 4 percent for 5 ⭐ 😮‍💨) 3. Less projects for freshers. Most of the freshers will be on bench or be non billable without work for more than 1.5 years. Then force them to give up if they are still not billable😴. 4. Relocation: This is one the worst thing in the company, If you are working in your desired city it's good. But, most of the times you may have ODC in your city but still they call you/force you to relocate to CHENNAI otherwise you should put the papers, which is one of the worst cities in India to live with respect to language, weather, food, pgs/flats availability, which is subjected to cyclones every year and you will struck in the middle.

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  • Promotions - Poor

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Data Science & Analytics Department

3.0
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2.0
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There skill development programs will be very good. Salary comes on time no delays.

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  • Skill development - Good

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Continuous hiring Long bench for freshers They will torture us to a point that we just want to resign. Work life balance is a joke.

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  • Salary - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0
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Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

...for associates. and they gave 4 and 5 ratings to only 10 % of the employees.) 5. worst salary benifits (they are cutting unnecessary deductions and with 4 LPA you will get only inhand salary of 25000 per month. while joining the company they will tell you that after 1 year you will get 4.5 LPA but after 1 year you will get only 4.2LPA) So the main conclusion is any company on this planet is better than cognizant. They will eat your career along with your physical and mental health.

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  • Salary - Bad
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Cognizant Programmer Analyst Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Programmer Analyst at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
The average salary of a Programmer Analyst at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.4 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 8 years).

The top 10% of Programmer Analyst in Hyderabad / Secunderabad at Cognizant earn more than ₹7.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹8.5 Lakhs per year. Programmer Analyst 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 9200+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Programmer Analyst at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
The estimated take-home salary of a Programmer Analyst at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹41,593 to ₹42,735 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 8 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 9200+ 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 Analyst at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
To be a Programmer Analyst at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad, the key skills required include:

  • - Test Cases
  • - Functional Testing
  • - Smoke Testing
  • - Test Data
  • - System Integration Testing

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 Analyst in India?
DXC Technology ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹7.9 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.
What is the salary of a Programmer Analyst in companies similar to Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
The salary of a Programmer Analyst at companies similar to Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

HCLTech ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹6.4 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹8.0 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 at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
The salary growth for a Programmer Analyst at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Programmer Analyst in Hyderabad / Secunderabad can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
Fresher ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
1 year ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹9.1 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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Cognizant Programmer Analyst salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.4 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 9.2k Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.