Cognizant Sde1 Salaries by 7 Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 1 year exp.

₹4 Lakhs - ₹11.5 Lakhs

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71% less than the average Sde1 Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 1 year of experience

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Last Updated: 25 Nov 2023

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DXC Technology Sde1 Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 18% less
Genpact Sde1 Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (5 salaries)	₹9.8 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 52% more
Dell EMC Sde1 Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (4 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr 31% more
Virtusa Consulting Services Sde1 Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 54% more
Tata Group Sde1 Salary Fresher (4 salaries)	₹7.8 L/yr - ₹25.5 L/yr 179% more
LTIMindtree Sde1 Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (4 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 17% less

Sde1 salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4 Lakhs to ₹11.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Sde1 salaries

Last Updated: 25 Nov 2023

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (3 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr
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1 year (4 salaries)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.7

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 18 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

Dislikes

Cognizant will not pay you well , Even if you are eligible for a better pay at the correct time they will release you from the project so that they don't have to promote you

Salary - Poor

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Junior Software Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0

• posted on 11 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Company culture was very good. Senior management was also good.

Dislikes

...security, suddenly one day you will know that now your not part of your project. Salary and other benefits are very less as compared to other it company.

Salary - Poor

+2 more

Programmer Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

Project Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 05 Jan 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

In my current project there is some flexibility of work but when compared to other projects it is hell

Dislikes

There are many points 1. promotion criteria which is worst in all mnc. 2. salary hike is negligible. 3. even there is no such activities happened which makes you motivated through out the year.

Salary - Bad

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Programmer Analyst in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 04 Jan 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.

Salary - Excellent

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Dislikes

No work life balance. No projects in company so they silently fires. Not so good culture. Not so get promotion(1-5%hike only) or no benefits (whole year). Not that much bonus yearly.

Skill development - Poor

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Hi everyone, I’m considering an opportunity at Cognizant and would love to hear from current and former employees. What’s the salary growth like compared to industry standards? Any insights on learning opportunities and career progression? A few details regarding my profile: YOE- 6 | Tech- Mainframe | CCTC - 11 | Offered - 17.7 Getting a project in Cognizant is also not an issue for me as I used to work there and now, I'm going back to the same project. Would really appreciate your thoughts and experiences. Thanks in advance! #Cognizant #CareerAdvice #JobChange #ITIndustry #WorkLifeBalance #SalaryGrowth

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What is the salary of Sde1 at Cognizant?

Sde1 salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹11.5 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience. According to our estimates it is 71% less than the average Sde1 Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a Sde1 at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Sde1 at Cognizant is 71% less than the average salary of a Sde1 in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Sde1 in India?

Microsoft Corporation Sde1 Salary - ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
Oracle Sde1 Salary - ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year
Tata Group Sde1 Salary - ₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹25.5 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra Sde1 Salary - ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
IBM Sde1 Salary - ₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Sde1 in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Sde1 Salary - ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹13.9 Lakhs per year
Virtusa Consulting Services Sde1 Salary - ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact Sde1 Salary - ₹9.8 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech Sde1 Salary - ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
Dell EMC Sde1 Salary - ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Sde1 at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Sde1 at Cognizant ranges between ₹49,505 per month to ₹50,674 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Sde1 salary in India which ranges between ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹11.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Sde1 at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Cognizant Sde1s reported a notice period of 1 Month.This is based on 1 response on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Sde1 salary in India ranges between ₹4 Lakhs to ₹11.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 7 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.