Cognizant Pune Senior Engineer Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 10 years exp.

₹5.7 Lakhs - ₹17 Lakhs

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34% more than the average Senior Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 10 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Senior Engineer Salary 3 - 10 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
IT & Information Security Senior Engineer Salary 4 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹16.7 L/yr
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Senior Engineer Salary 3 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr
Engineering - Hardware & Networks Senior Engineer Salary 5 - 7 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6.6 L/yr - ₹18.7 L/yr

Last Updated: 2 Jan 2025

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Cognizant Senior Engineer Salary

3 - 10 years exp. (19 salaries)

₹5.7 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr

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TCS Senior Engineer Salary 2 - 14 years exp. (167 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr 4% less
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Infosys Senior Engineer Salary 2 - 7 years exp. (27 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr 40% less
Accenture Senior Engineer Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (23 salaries)	₹5.8 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr 16% less
NielsenIQ Senior Engineer Salary 7 - 13 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹40.6 L/yr 126% more
Capgemini Senior Engineer Salary 2 - 11 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹5.4 L/yr - ₹22.2 L/yr 5% less	5 job openings
NTT Data Senior Engineer Salary 3 - 7 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr 9% more
IBM Senior Engineer Salary 5 - 10 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr 119% more
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NTT Senior Engineer Salary 4 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr 39% less
HCL Group Senior Engineer Salary 5 - 7 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹8.6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 22% less

Senior Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹17 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 10 years. Salary estimates are based on 19 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Senior Engineer salaries in Pune

Last Updated: 2 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (4 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
4 years (3 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr
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5 years (6 salaries)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.6 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.7 L/yr - ₹23.1 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13 L/yr - ₹25.1 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹17.3 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.4 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Senior Engineer

Design Patterns MVC TDD DAO MVC Spring Framework Design Patterns Programming TDD DAO Javascript Java MVP Javascript Java

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.0

Rated by 8 employees for salary & benefits

Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

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MNC benefits.

Dislikes

...you will come across all IT companies. Just learn to survive, upskill and excel. Do not depend on your job or salary, have multiple streams of income without moonlighting and switch jobs whenever you get a good opportunity. Work for your own success not for the company.

Salary - Poor

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Project Manager in Kolkata

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 22 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work culture is great. There is lot of effort & importance given to training & reskilling.

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

Pay package is not the best but ifs OK. Even after honestly working with your best efforts & good ratings, you will not get promotion unless you really push for it.

Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 01 Oct 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has large number of client in various domains providing a lot of opportunities across the world. I have got an opprtunity to work at different locations and in diversified tools and technologies and various domains. It has helped me build a robust career and helped me grow along with the organization.

Skill development - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

Frequently changing revision cycles, changing promotions process and cycles and very less salary hikes. Also for the veteran employees, salary standards are very low compard to the market standards

Promotions - Poor

Project Manager in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Sep 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Clear salary structure

Dislikes

Micromanagement of work from office Tug of war between Cognizant tasks and client tasks Irregular appraisal cycles Remove senior members from the team and onboard junior members Upper Management creates unnecessary facade to generate fake buzz

Promotions - Poor

+3 more

Project Manager in Chennai

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 11 Jun 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I know what is my salary, which wasn't the case of Infosys loke conpanies where one need to master mathematics to understand whats their take home salary

Salary - Good

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Dislikes

Nothing so far. Will update when i go thru one in future

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Cognizant Senior Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Engineer at Cognizant in Pune?

The average salary of a Senior Engineer at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 10 years).

The top 10% of Senior Engineer in Pune at Cognizant earn more than ₹13.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹17.0 Lakhs per year. Senior 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Engineer at Cognizant in Pune?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Engineer at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹94,083 to ₹96,613 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 years to 10 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.

What are the key skills required to be a Senior Engineer at Cognizant in Pune?

To be a Senior Engineer at Cognizant in Pune, the key skills required include:

- Design Patterns
- MVC
- TDD
- DAO
- MVC

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Senior Engineer in India?

NielsenIQ	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹40.6 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
Dell EMC	₹13.7 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
NTT Data	₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹24.5 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 Senior Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Pune?

The salary of a Senior Engineer at companies similar to Cognizant in Pune varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Wipro	₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹22.6 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹22.2 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹17.0 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 Senior Engineer at Cognizant in Pune?

The salary growth for a Senior Engineer at Cognizant in Pune depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Engineer in Pune can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
3 years	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹17.2 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹6.6 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant Senior Engineer salary in Pune ranges between ₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹17 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 19 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.