Cognizant Bangalore / Bengaluru Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salaries by 10+ Employees

0 - 4 years exp.

₹2.8 Lakhs - ₹6 Lakhs

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57% less than the average Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 4 years of experience

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Quality Assurance Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

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Cognizant Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary

0 - 4 years exp. (15 salaries)

₹2.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

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TCS Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 7% less
Amazon Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (52 salaries)	₹10.6 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 259% more	7 job openings
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Amazon Development Centre India Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr 295% more
PowerSchool India Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹13.2 L/yr 116% more
Carelon Global Solutions Quality Assurance Engineer 1 Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr 83% more

Quality Assurance Engineer 1 salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹6 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 15 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Quality Assurance Engineer 1 in Bangalore / Bengaluru

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₹4.6 Lakhs

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4mo ago

₹4.5 Lakhs

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₹4.5 Lakhs

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₹5 Lakhs

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₹4.5 Lakhs

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Experience wise Cognizant Quality Assurance Engineer 1 salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Last Updated: 7 Dec 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr
1 year (5 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
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2 years (5 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
3 years (3 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.1 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr

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• posted on 25 Jul 2024

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Work From Home is plus

Skill development - Good

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No salary hikes There will be no growth Ask us to work on weekends but they will not pay for that When we ask about hikes they will answer like no budjet Extra work is fine but that is without pay They provides only systems instead laptops No internet bill will be given in the payslip No payment for extra hours (OT's)

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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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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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Software Engineer in Chennai

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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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The work culture is positive and the facilities are excellent. Cognizant provides ample opportunities for professional development and knowledge expansion.

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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 in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The average salary of a Quality Assurance Engineer 1 at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 4 years).

The top 10% of Quality Assurance Engineer 1 in Bangalore / Bengaluru at Cognizant earn more than ₹6.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹6.0 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Quality Assurance Engineer 1 at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The estimated take-home salary of a Quality Assurance Engineer 1 at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹34,634 to ₹35,879 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹6.0 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 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 Quality Assurance Engineer 1 in India?

Amazon Development Centre India	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹23.5 Lakhs per year
Amazon	₹10.6 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
PowerSchool India	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹13.2 Lakhs per year
Carelon Global Solutions	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹11.8 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 Bangalore / Bengaluru?

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

TCS	₹3.8 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 Quality Assurance Engineer 1 at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹4.1 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Quality Assurance Engineer 1 salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹6 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 15 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.