Cognizant Senior QA Engineer Salaries by 70+ Employees (Updated 2025)

4 - 11 years exp.

₹4.5 Lakhs - ₹18 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (95%)

₹9.9 Lakhs

Variable (5%)

₹0.6 Lakh

16% less than the average Senior QA Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 11 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Senior QA Engineer Salary 4 - 11 years exp. (69 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Senior QA Engineer Salary 6 - 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.4 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
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Project & Program Management Senior QA Engineer Salary 7 - 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.1 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
Quality Assurance Senior QA Engineer Salary 5 - 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr

Last Updated: 29 Mar 2025

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NTT Data Senior QA Engineer Salary 3 - 10 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹6.2 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr 38% more
Genpact Senior QA Engineer Salary 5 - 12 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr 23% more
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NTT Senior QA Engineer Salary 9 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹12.6 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr 39% more
HCL Infosystems Senior QA Engineer Salary 4 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 28% less

Senior QA Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹18 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 79 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Senior QA Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 29 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
4 years (15 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr
5 years (12 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹12.1 L/yr
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6 years (10 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr
7 years (9 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
8 years (10 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
9 years (12 salaries)	₹7.3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
10 years (6 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
11 years (5 salaries)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.3

Rated by 4 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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

+3 more

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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

+5 more

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

Salary - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

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Cognizant Senior QA Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior QA Engineer at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Senior QA Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 11 years).

The top 10% of Senior QA Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹14.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹17.9 Lakhs per year. Senior QA 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 70+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior QA Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹75,331 to ₹77,282 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 years to 11 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 70+ 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 QA Engineer in India?

NielsenIQ	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
Dell EMC	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹26.5 Lakhs per year
Zebra Technologies	₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
Koch Business Solutions	₹12.5 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
UST	₹7.0 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 Senior QA Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

NTT	₹12.6 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year
NTT Data	₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹23.1 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹18.5 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 QA Engineer at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
4 years	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹11.3 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹12.1 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Senior QA Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹18 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 79 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.