Cognizant Chennai QA Tester Salaries by 60+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 6 years exp.

₹2 Lakhs - ₹10.6 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

18% more than the average QA Tester Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 6 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA QA Tester Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (31 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
Quality Assurance QA Tester Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
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IT & Information Security QA Tester Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4.3 L/yr - ₹7.9 L/yr

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

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Cognizant QA Tester Salary

1 - 6 years exp. (61 salaries)

₹2 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr

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TCS QA Tester Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (74 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr 19% less
HCLTech QA Tester Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 25% less
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Infosys QA Tester Salary 2 - 3 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹4.9 L/yr 42% less
Accenture QA Tester Salary 3 - 4 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 20% less
Wipro QA Tester Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 5% less
Tech Mahindra QA Tester Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr 14% less	1 job opening
HCL Group QA Tester Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 20% less
Capgemini QA Tester Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr 12% less

QA Tester salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2 Lakhs to ₹10.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 61 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant QA Tester salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (10 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
2 years (20 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr
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3 years (18 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
4 years (10 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.9 L/yr - ₹12.1 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

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QA Testing QA Engineering

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.6

Rated by 7 employees for salary & benefits

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

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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

Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

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Cognizant QA Tester Salary FAQs

What is the salary of QA Tester at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a QA Tester at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹10.6 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 6 years).

The top 10% of QA Tester in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹7.1 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹11.8 Lakhs per year. QA Tester 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 60+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a QA Tester at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹44,949 to ₹46,041 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹10.6 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 60+ 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 Tester at Cognizant in Chennai?

To be a QA Tester at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- QA Testing
- QA Engineering

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

What is the salary of a QA Tester in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

The salary of a QA Tester at companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Wipro	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹7.6 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.3 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹4.5 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 QA Tester at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant QA Tester salary in Chennai ranges between ₹2 Lakhs to ₹10.6 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 61 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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