Cognizant Pune QA Tester Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 5 years exp.

₹2 Lakhs - ₹8.2 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

18% more than the average QA Tester Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 5 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA QA Tester Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr
Quality Assurance QA Tester Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹5.7 L/yr
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IT & Information Security QA Tester Salary 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 19 Mar 2025

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Cognizant QA Tester Salary

1 - 5 years exp. (29 salaries)

₹2 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS QA Tester Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (87 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 9% less
Capgemini QA Tester Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (27 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 12% less
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Wipro QA Tester Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr 9% less
Infosys QA Tester Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 30% less
Accenture QA Tester Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr 15% less
HCLTech QA Tester Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 26% less
IBM QA Tester Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 18% more
Tech Mahindra QA Tester Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 21% less	1 job opening
Atos QA Tester Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr 21% less

QA Tester salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 29 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant QA Tester salaries in Pune

Last Updated: 19 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (8 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
2 years (11 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr
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3 years (4 salaries)	₹4.3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
4 years (5 salaries)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for QA Tester

QA Testing QA Engineering

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

5.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

Promotions - Poor

Associate Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 24 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good I like that there are good projects available. If you get that great you will get experience and knowledge.

Skill development - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

1. Salary and hikes are low. 2. Poor employee welfare activities, once a year they take you out for team lunch. If you missed then nothing, no gifts, abs nothing, saving so much money but gives back nothing.

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 28 Nov 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Stability is good. Though in the ongoing global recession, many of my co-workers had to leave projects because of project ramp down and did not get any other projects. Instead of recruiting employees from bench in other projects they are hiring more from people outside.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Appraisal is bad. So joining with low salary does not help much in the long run, better to switch.

Salary - Poor

+1 more

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Cognizant QA Tester Salary FAQs

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

The average salary of a QA Tester at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 5 years).

The top 10% of QA Tester in Pune at Cognizant earn more than ₹6.9 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹8.2 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 20+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a QA Tester at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹41,762 to ₹42,901 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 5 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 20+ 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 Pune?

To be a QA Tester at Cognizant in Pune, 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.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for QA Tester in India?

IBM	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹10.0 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.

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

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

Wipro	₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹6.9 Lakhs per year
Atos	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹4.5 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 Pune?

The salary growth for a QA Tester at Cognizant in Pune depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a QA Tester in Pune 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	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant QA Tester salary in Pune ranges between ₹2 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 29 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.