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Cognizant Quality Assurance Engineer salaries in Chennai (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
1 - 5 years exp.
₹2.9 Lakhs - ₹9.5 Lakhs
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11% less than the average Quality Assurance Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 5 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
Quality Assurance Engineer Salary
2 - 3 years exp. (9 salaries)
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₹4.6 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr

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1 - 3 years exp. (7 salaries)
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₹2.9 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Last Updated: 30 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Quality Assurance Engineer Salary

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₹2.9 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr

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Quality Assurance Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 39 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Quality Assurance Engineer salaries in Chennai

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1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
2 years  (17 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
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₹4 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
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₹6.1 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 13 Jun 2024

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Nice company to settle down. Career growth is less. Work life balance depends on the project and leads you get.

  • Company culture - Good
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Salary hike were good but getting bad day by day. They're getting short on projects so laying off many people.

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  • Job security - Bad
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 17 Mar 2025

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The work life balance depends from project to project and the management as per where I'm working over the past 9 years I've established good work life balance.

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  • Skill development - Good
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...e eligible the promotion is like IJP and you might have to wait extra few years. Also, the pay is never revised and is way less than market value.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 18 Nov 2021

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My Maiden company.. Good to start off your career in IT.. Job security for a fresher for a maximum of 5yrs can be assured for a moderate performer

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  • Job security - Excellent
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Mostly Promotions, hike and mainly salary to freshers should match with current industry standards.

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Customer Service Desk Department

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  •  posted on 29 Sep 2022

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Salary is good for freshers.

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This company does not inform for exact role they are hiring candidates, students who got placed from campus were informed it was software engineer trainee, later on they brought us in customer service desk role. They do not treat all their employees equally, for example let me narrate you a incident, for Christmas celebration all other IT departments recieved goodies and sweets box, even the manager of service desk received goodies, but service desk employees or team members did not recieve anything, which according to me is a unfair, inequality and way to demotivate the employees. Salary amount differs from month to month, example you receive 33k this month,next month you will 36k, again next up coming month 32k, no proper calculation, don't know on what basis salary amount is deducted .

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  • Work satisfaction - Poor
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Degree Department

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  •  posted on 23 Jan 2022

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...ement is transparent. There is a huge cafeteria and gaming arcade for chilling. Company policies are good, appraisals are fair and they give good salary hike and bonus every year

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  • Salary - Good
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There is a lot of politics and the management doesn't address our issues. Salary is decent but career growth is slow. There is abond of 2 years before which you cannot resign. On the training is not given to new joiners.

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Cognizant Quality Assurance Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Quality Assurance Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?
The average salary of a Quality Assurance Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 5 years).

The top 10% of Quality Assurance Engineer in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹6.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹9.5 Lakhs per year. Quality Assurance Engineer 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 30+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Quality Assurance Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?
The estimated take-home salary of a Quality Assurance Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹40,210 to ₹41,372 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹9.5 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 30+ 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 in India?
Accenture ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.6 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 in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?
The salary of a Quality Assurance Engineer at companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

TCS ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹3.4 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 Quality Assurance Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?
The salary growth for a Quality Assurance Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Quality Assurance Engineer in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
1 year ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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Cognizant Quality Assurance Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 39 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.