Cognizant Chennai Programmer Salaries by 900+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 4 years exp.

₹1.6 Lakh - ₹4.9 Lakhs

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21% less than the average Programmer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 4 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Programmer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (406 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr
IT & Information Security Programmer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (138 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.9 L/yr
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Quality Assurance Programmer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (89 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr
Engineering - Hardware & Networks Programmer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (34 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Programmer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (23 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr

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Last Updated: 19 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Programmer Salary

0 - 4 years exp. (988 salaries)

₹1.6 L/yr - ₹4.9 L/yr

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TCS Programmer Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (111 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 5% more
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DXC Technology Programmer Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr 231% more
Ramco Systems Programmer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (197 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 29% more
SRM Technologies Pvt.Ltd Programmer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (165 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 20% more

Programmer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1.6 Lakh to ₹4.9 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 988 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Programmer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 19 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (23 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr
1 year (395 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
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2 years (411 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr
3 years (123 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr
4 years (36 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹4.5 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

3.1

Rated by 89 employees for salary & benefits

Programmer in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 17 Aug 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

They provide very intense skill development process

Skill development - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

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.

Salary - Poor

Programmer in Chennai

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

1.0

• posted on 23 Aug 2022

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing

Company culture - Good

Dislikes

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.

Salary - Bad

+3 more

Programmer in Chennai

Manlog(energy and utilities) Department

4.0

• posted on 07 Jun 2018

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...re are good enough.career growth is based on our working and learning knowledge. If joining as fresher then the salary growth will be average compared to other company.

Skill development - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Appraisal is not based on working and improvising it is based on how we are helping and managing our managers and higher authorities.Not everyone will get the opportunities to work good over here.Our work and life balance is not as much good and cant manage too in some situtation.

Programmer in Pune

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 08 Nov 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

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.

Salary - Poor

+2 more

Programmer in Navi Mumbai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 31 Mar 2023

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work Salary on time Training pay hybrid Remote working

Salary - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

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

Skill development - Poor

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Novartis Job Offer

Hi everyone, I have 3.6 years of IT experience and currently work at a service-based company in Pune. My current CTC is 14 LPA (13.5 LPA fixed). I recently received an offer from Novartis Hyderabad as Data Analyst level 3 with a CTC of 19.9 LPA (18.3 LPA fixed). Is this a good offer, or is it on the lower side for my experience? Would appreciate your suggestions! Any answers from people working at Novartis pls ?

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Cognizant Programmer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Programmer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Programmer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹4.9 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 4 years).

The top 10% of Programmer in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹3.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹4.5 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 900+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Programmer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹21,118 to ₹22,765 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹4.9 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 900+ 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 in Chennai?

To be a Programmer at Cognizant in Chennai, 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	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
Ramco Systems	₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
SRM Technologies Pvt.Ltd	₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.5 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 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 at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹3.7 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹4.8 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹4.8 Lakhs per year

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