Cognizant Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salaries by 50+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 4 years exp.

₹2.8 Lakhs - ₹6.7 Lakhs

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Engineering - Software & QA Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (26 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr
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Quality Assurance Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 29 Mar 2025

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TCS Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (42 salaries)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr 10% less
Capgemini Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr 21% more
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Concentrix Catalyst Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary 5 - 10 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹10.2 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr 136% more
Tech Mahindra Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr 2% less
UST Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr 2% less
Accenture Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 16% more
Wipro Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary 2 - 3 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 10% less
HCLTech Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr 20% less

Quality Assurance Engineer 1 salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 56 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Quality Assurance Engineer 1 salaries

Last Updated: 29 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (6 salaries)	₹2.9 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr
1 year (13 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
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2 years (23 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr
3 years (12 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.1 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr

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We can get free online portal like udemy.

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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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• posted on 03 Oct 2024

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My team is really nice, and it's not the case with all the other teams.

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Salary, benefits, appraisals, recognition is non existent. Plus there's a lot of politics here, so much that you'll wanna rip your hair off

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...rk using Teams, it would be more efficient to allow employees to work from home. With such less salary and hikes it is impossible for one to work here.

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I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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What is the salary of Quality Assurance Engineer 1 at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Quality Assurance Engineer 1 at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 4 years).

The top 10% of Quality Assurance Engineer 1 at Cognizant earn more than ₹6.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹6.7 Lakhs per year. Quality Assurance Engineer 1 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 Quality Assurance Engineer 1 at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Quality Assurance Engineer 1 at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹34,324 to ₹35,574 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹6.7 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 50+ 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 Quality Assurance Engineer 1 in India?

Concentrix Catalyst	₹10.2 Lakhs to ₹11.5 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹6.0 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 Quality Assurance Engineer 1 in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

The salary of a Quality Assurance Engineer 1 at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

UST	₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹5.2 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹5.3 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹5.2 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹4.2 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 Quality Assurance Engineer 1 at Cognizant in India?

The salary growth for a Quality Assurance Engineer 1 at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Quality Assurance Engineer 1 can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹4.1 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹6.6 Lakhs per year

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