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Cognizant SDE salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Annual salary range
1 - 2 years exp.
₹6 Lakhs - ₹10 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
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62% less than the average SDE Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 2 years of experience

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Last Updated: 28 Oct 2024

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SDE salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹6 Lakhs to ₹10 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 2 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant SDE salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

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1 year  (3 salaries)

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₹6 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

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Cognizant has its strengths, but I feel there's room for improvement in several areas beyond just salary. For me, the overall experience hasn’t aligned with my expectations.

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In my personal experience, I have faced challenges with the lack of qualified managers and team leads. For instance, in our team, we work from different locations, and our team lead rarely conducted regular team huddles. Even when I, as a senior, tried to take responsibility and initiate meetings, he would often find reasons to stop or postpone them. Over the course of the year, he connected with the team only four or five times, which was far from adequate for effective team collaboration. Additionally, my manager has been disconnected from the team for over a year. When he first joined during a critical transformation period, he did not take the time to observe the team members' expertise, interests, or long-term goals. This lack of involvement left us feeling unsupported and undervalued. One major concern was the cultural bias I experienced. Being from Chennai and a Tamil speaker, I noticed a clear difference in how I and others like me were treated compared to team members from Hyderabad, particularly Telugu-speaking colleagues. This disparity in treatment created a sense of alienation and made it difficult to feel like a cohesive part of the team.

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Cognizant offers a wide range of career paths in IT, consulting, and business process services, which can be appealing to professionals looking to grow their careers.

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The work hours used to affect my work life balance and I feel that salary increments and promotions are slower compared to competitors.

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Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

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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.

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

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Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

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Cognizant SDE Salary FAQs

What is the salary of SDE at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The average salary of a SDE at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 2 years).

The top 10% of SDE in Bangalore / Bengaluru at Cognizant earn more than ₹10.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹10.0 Lakhs per year. SDE 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 5 Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a SDE at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The estimated take-home salary of a SDE at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹59,482 to ₹60,984 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 2 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 5 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 SDE in India?
Amazon ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹46.4 Lakhs per year
Flipkart ₹10.1 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
Zopsmart Technology ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹12.3 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 SDE at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The salary growth for a SDE at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a SDE in Bangalore / Bengaluru can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
1 year ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant SDE salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹6 Lakhs to ₹10 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 5 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.