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Cognizant QA Engineer salaries in Kolkata (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
1 - 6 years exp.
₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹9.6 Lakhs
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₹6.1 Lakhs
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11% more than the average QA Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 6 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
QA Engineer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (39 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr

Quality Assurance
QA Engineer Salary
2 - 3 years exp. (7 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

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Cognizant QA Engineer Salary

1 - 6 years exp. (55 salaries)

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2 - 7 years exp. (24 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr

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1 - 7 years exp. (19 salaries)

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

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QA Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 55 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant QA Engineer salaries in Kolkata

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

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1 year  (11 salaries)

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
2 years  (19 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr
3 years  (14 salaries)

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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr
4 years  (7 salaries)

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₹5.6 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr
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Top skills at Cognizant for QA Engineer

Automation Testing Web Services Testing Selenium ETL Testing Mainframe Testing Appium API Testing Core Java Java TDD JIRA Jenkins QA Automation Maven

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.6

Rated by 10 employees for salary & benefits

Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 01 Oct 2021

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...don't think the employees are human nor machine. They worked 11-12 hrs in a day. And the salary aspect of that they give very little.I don't this Cognizant at allllllllllllll. Security of work is 0%. Management don't look over your problems at all. I am sharing my experience with them for 15 days. I worked with them only 15 days.And they fired me without any notice or any mail or anything. Why they fired me??? bcz I couldn't pickup call for a week as they create a mental pressure to me and I was suffering from depression and anxiety during the work.So I was ill that time and feeling anxious to pickup the phone of the manager(1 time) and lead (2 time).Yes I got the salary for the 15 days. They provide me a desktop for WFH without a cord which I had to purchase. Then they also didn't share the credentials with me. When I asked for they didn't answer me. Now after 10 month they asked me to submit the desktop. In the meantime they never ever asked me for that. To bring the desktop I need to purchase a table , need the internet connection and also other connections. It's OK that they feel now that they have to take it back. But when I asked for pickup they told me COVID is over so I have to go there and hand over to them. Now till the October I am unemployed. I am belonging to a middle class family. Only my brother runs the whole family.So you all say me is it possible for me to bring all stuff like monitor, cpu, keyboard,mouse with me and travel to there office by bus?? No. So I need ola/ uber and also a family member with me. Ola/ uber fair you all know . I told them that I will handover in November,2021 as I employed from October. They threatened me to take legal action. Now you all tell me what to do??? They mentally torcher me harass me fired me. Till now they doing it. And also they send invitation to attend the interviews. I appeared also in One interview but no interviewer came to take that. I wait 1 hr.

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I wait 1 hr for the interview but no one inform me no interviewer came no reply to my mail also. Now its up to you that you want a company who force you to take depression and anxiety medicine like me If yes go for it .In the Like section I already told my experience with them.So please refer.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 20 Mar 2025

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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.

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  • Skill development - Good

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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.

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Consulting Department

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  •  posted on 19 Mar 2025

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

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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

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 21 Feb 2025

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

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

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IT & Information Security Department

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  •  posted on 20 Feb 2025

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We can get free online portal like udemy.

  • Skill development - Good
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...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

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  • Salary - Poor
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Cognizant QA Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of QA Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata?
The average salary of a QA Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 6 years).

The top 10% of QA Engineer in Kolkata at Cognizant earn more than ₹8.1 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹9.6 Lakhs per year. QA Engineer 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 50+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a QA Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata?
The estimated take-home salary of a QA Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹47,337 to ₹48,458 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 6 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 50+ 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 QA Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata?
To be a QA Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata, the key skills required include:

  • - Automation Testing
  • - Web Services Testing
  • - Selenium
  • - ETL Testing
  • - Mainframe 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 QA Engineer in India?
Indus Net Technologies ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.3 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 QA Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Kolkata?
The salary of a QA Engineer at companies similar to Cognizant in Kolkata varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Alumnus Software ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.4 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year
ARC Document Solutions ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹7.0 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 QA Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata?
The salary growth for a QA Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a QA Engineer in Kolkata can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
1 year ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹8.1 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹7.1 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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Cognizant QA Engineer salary in Kolkata ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 55 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.