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Cognizant SE salaries in India

Annual salary range
2 - 6 years exp.
₹3.6 Lakhs - ₹12.6 Lakhs
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26% less than the average SE Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 6 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
SE Salary
3 - 6 years exp. (6 salaries)
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

Customer Success, Service & Operations
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4 - 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹9.9 L/yr - ₹12.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 13 Nov 2024

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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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₹6 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr

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SE salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹12.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 13 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant SE salaries

Last Updated: 13 Nov 2024

Experience Avg Annual Salary
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
4 years  (3 salaries)

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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
5 years  (6 salaries)

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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹12.6 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹9.7 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

5.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

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  •  posted on 22 Jan 2025

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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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  • Salary - Good

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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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  • Skill development - Bad
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IT & Information Security Department

3.0
  •  posted on 22 Jan 2025

3.0
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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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Dislikes

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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  • Work satisfaction - Poor
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Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0
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Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

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  • Work satisfaction - Good
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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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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0
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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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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

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

  • Promotions - Poor

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Project & Program Management Department

4.0
  •  posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0
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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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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Salary is lower compared to other firms.

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Cognizant SE Salary FAQs

What is the salary of SE at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a SE at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹12.6 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 6 years).

The top 10% of SE at Cognizant earn more than ₹12.1 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹12.6 Lakhs per year. SE 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 SE at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a SE at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹61,485 to ₹63,044 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹12.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 6 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 SE in India?
Tata Group ₹15.5 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Koch Business Solutions ₹8.1 Lakhs to ₹39.0 Lakhs per year
NTT Data ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹11.1 Lakhs to ₹28.4 Lakhs per year
Genpact ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 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 SE in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a SE at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Wipro ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹22.7 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹13.6 Lakhs per year
UST ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹10.4 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.7 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 SE at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a SE at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a SE can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
2 years ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹11.8 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹12.6 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant SE salary in India ranges between ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹12.6 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 13 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.