Cognizant Chennai Senior Mainframe Developer Salaries by 20+ Employees

4 - 12 years exp.

₹5.9 Lakhs - ₹17 Lakhs

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10% less than the average Senior Mainframe Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 12 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Senior Mainframe Developer Salary 4 - 12 years exp. (20 salaries)	₹5.9 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
BFSI, Investments & Trading Senior Mainframe Developer Salary 6 - 7 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.2 L/yr - ₹14.7 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Senior Mainframe Developer Salary 6 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.8 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr

Last Updated: 6 Sep 2024

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Cognizant Senior Mainframe Developer Salary

4 - 12 years exp. (27 salaries)

₹5.9 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr

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TCS Senior Mainframe Developer Salary 3 - 12 years exp. (30 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr 14% less
Wipro Senior Mainframe Developer Salary 5 - 9 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹8.4 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 22% more
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DXC Technology Senior Mainframe Developer Salary 4 - 14 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹8.8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 12% more
HCLTech Senior Mainframe Developer Salary 3 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹11.8 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr 44% more
Capgemini Senior Mainframe Developer Salary 4 - 13 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹23.4 L/yr 32% more

Senior Mainframe Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹17 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 27 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Senior Mainframe Developer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 6 Sep 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
4 years (5 salaries)	₹5.9 L/yr - ₹16.2 L/yr
5 years (4 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹9.9 L/yr
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6 years (4 salaries)	₹6.1 L/yr - ₹14.7 L/yr
7 years (4 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.3 L/yr - ₹13.1 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.9 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.4 L/yr - ₹14.6 L/yr
11 years (5 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

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4.0

• posted on 29 Mar 2025

4.0

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The company actively encourages employees to share and implement new ideas, fostering a creative and dynamic workplace Loyal employees are consistently rewarded with enhanced benefits and bonuses over time, promoting job satisfaction and retention With a diverse team across different roles, freshers can expand their professional network early in their career

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Senior Associate in Noida

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2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

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Likes

As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

Job security - Poor

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Senior Associate in Pune

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Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

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Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

Skill development - Poor

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Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Despite the fact that cognizant is not directly involved, the management team is the worst because I had a bad rating once and spoke with my HR about it. She said that it was illogical to claim to be able to speak Hindi, and they do not care about employees. While some employees are excellent, favoritism is a non-issue in the Kolkata office. I will not receive any better senior support that would help me start from scratch.

Skill development - Good

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...a result, you will be highly appreciated with a very bad rating and feedback. 5. salary is very low and there is no hike or promotion if you are not favourite candidate of your manager

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

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CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

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I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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Cognizant Senior Mainframe Developer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Mainframe Developer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Senior Mainframe Developer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 12 years).

The top 10% of Senior Mainframe Developer in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹14.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹17.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Mainframe Developer 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 20+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Mainframe Developer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Mainframe Developer at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹81,592 to ₹83,719 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 years to 12 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 20+ 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 Senior Mainframe Developer in India?

HCLTech	₹11.8 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹23.4 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹8.8 Lakhs to ₹15.0 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 Senior Mainframe Developer in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

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

TCS	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹14.2 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 Mainframe Developer at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
4 years	₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹16.2 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹9.9 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹14.7 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹19.5 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Senior Mainframe Developer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹17 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 27 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.