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Cognizant QAE salaries in India

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0 - 5 years exp.
₹2.6 Lakhs - ₹9.1 Lakhs
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Engineering - Software & QA
QAE Salary
1 - 5 years exp. (6 salaries)
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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr

Quality Assurance
QAE Salary
1 - 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 1 Dec 2024

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QAE salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹9.1 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 12 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant QAE salaries

Last Updated: 1 Dec 2024

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Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹1 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
1 year  (4 salaries)

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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹5.7 L/yr
2 years  (4 salaries)

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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr
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4.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

4.0
  •  posted on 25 Mar 2025

5.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

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Working at cognizant really helps me a lot both in personal and professional way .The work life balance & company culture was good and the allowances they provide apart from the salary was excellent...I really enjoyed my 3 years at Cognizant.

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  • Salary - Excellent
  • +4 more

Dislikes

One thing I dislike about these companies are there is no guarantee of job security...they will pick 10/15 employees and moved them to different project within the company (internal movement)..which I think is a part of business but needs to be reviewed....

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  • Job security - Bad

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

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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

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.

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  • Job security - Poor
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Consulting Department

2.0
  •  posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Dislikes

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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  • Skill development - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0
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Despite the fact that cognizant is not directly involved, the management team is the worst because I had a bad rating once and spoke with my HR about it. She said that it was illogical to claim to be able to speak Hindi, and they do not care about employees. While some employees are excellent, favoritism is a non-issue in the Kolkata office. I will not receive any better senior support that would help me start from scratch.

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  • Skill development - Good

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...a result, you will be highly appreciated with a very bad rating and feedback. 5. salary is very low and there is no hike or promotion if you are not favourite candidate of your manager

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  • Salary - Bad
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

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  •  posted on 14 Mar 2025

2.0
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Nothing

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You'll go school everyday and work for 10hr but your salary will credited for 9hr, high level of micromanagement, you are notified supposed to take leave irrespective of any scenario (Parental leave or even your own family died) they'll convince you to take leave for 2-5days only. Everyday there will be special warning session with management for 1 hrs with whole floor (e.g, if you are not meeting up the target you'll be sacked, etc etc)

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  • Salary - Poor
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Cognizant QAE Salary FAQs

What is the salary of QAE at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a QAE at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹9.1 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 5 years).

The top 10% of QAE at Cognizant earn more than ₹10.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹10.3 Lakhs per year. QAE 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a QAE at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a QAE at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹37,693 to ₹38,892 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹9.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher 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 10+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for QAE in India?
Amazon ₹11.9 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Amazon Development Centre India ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹11.3 Lakhs per year
BYJU'S ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹9.2 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 QAE at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a QAE at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a QAE can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
Fresher ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
1 year ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹5.7 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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