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Cognizant Senior Software Engineer salaries in Kochi (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
3 - 13 years exp.
₹8 Lakhs - ₹24 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
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₹15.9 Lakhs
Variable (4%)
₹0.6 Lakh
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19% more than the average Senior Software Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 13 years of experience

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Last Updated: 25 Jan 2025

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Senior Software Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹24 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 48 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Senior Software Engineer salaries in Kochi

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3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr
4 years  (3 salaries)

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₹9 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
5 years  (3 salaries)

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₹8 L/yr - ₹22.9 L/yr
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₹10.4 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
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₹9.7 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
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Top skills at Cognizant for Senior Software Engineer

Java Spring Boot Software Engineering Core Java People Management Microservices Performance Management XML Javascript J2Ee Angularjs Brand Positioning Rewards Recognition Spring Mvc

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.4

Rated by 4 employees for salary & benefits

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 25 Sep 2023

3.0
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Likes

...2. In my case, I found my teammates more helpful than managers or tech leads. 3. If project revenue is good, salary hike will be good. Otherwise expect 5-8% hike.

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Dislikes

1. Toxic tech lead in my case. Micromanagement. 2. Internal politics is top notch. 3. More than 10 hours work on workdays, some Saturdays without extra pay.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 08 Jul 2022

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Likes

1. Onboarding and Induction: The Onboarding and Recruitment Process in Cognizant is very smooth. The induction was also very good. 2. Pay-scale: Salary is average with regards to what other Organizations will offer for a Senior IBM BPM Developer. 3. Work Life balance is average. 4. Learning Platforms: What I loved about Cognizant is their Skill Up program, every annual year you will be given opportunities to skill up on Cloud Platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, Azure and IBM Cloud. 2 certification vouchers are available every year. Learning platforms are also very good, you will get access to many platforms like udemy.

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  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

...uggle with IID for quite some time. The quality of work is also not that good. Appraisal and Variable Pay: I worked really hard to learn IID from scratch on my own and being the only Senior Associate, I mentored some newly hired Software Trainees as well. I am a good team player as well and never faced any escalation from Client side, still I got penny in the appraisal cycle and even my variable pay disbursement was not even close to 40% of my total variable of 45k. Team Structure: Think twice before joining Cognizant for an IBM BPM Developer profile, you may regret it later down the line. They are currently onboarding new graduate hires in the team only as a replacement for Senior Associates, so you might be the only resource who knows how to program in the team. Best of luck 🤞

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  • Salary - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 24 Sep 2022

4.0
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Likes

Offer better salary compare to other service based company if you joining as lateral.

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

It is same as other service based company. you won't get promotion until you ask for it, no matter how you are performing, how much time you already spent.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 09 Jul 2020

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Likes

Compensation is very decent to me

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Dislikes

Cognizant is implementing ramp down across all the BU which is impacting the employee future, Managers do not value an individual unique strengths. Job security is very challenge in CTS for senior people

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  • Skill development - Poor
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Department

4.0
  •  posted on 06 Aug 2018

3.0
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Work culture is one thing where cts is average at. Compensation benefits lack as v.p will be good evry year. Learning is avarage too. Job security good. Managers rule and HRs don't.

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Dislikes

It depends on project. But cts as a whole I don't have any dislikes excepts for very marginal hikes each year.

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Cognizant Senior Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in Kochi?
The average salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in Kochi typically ranges from ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 13 years).

The top 10% of Senior Software Engineer in Kochi at Cognizant earn more than ₹19.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹24.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Software 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 40+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in Kochi?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in Kochi typically ranges from ₹1,12,092 to ₹1,15,204 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 years to 13 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 40+ 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 Software Engineer at Cognizant in Kochi?
To be a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in Kochi, the key skills required include:

  • - Java
  • - Spring Boot
  • - Software Engineering
  • - Core Java
  • - People Management

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
What is the salary of a Senior Software Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Kochi?
The salary of a Senior Software Engineer at companies similar to Cognizant in Kochi varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

TCS ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
UST ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹25.7 Lakhs per year
Quest Global ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹19.8 Lakhs per year
GadgEon ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year
IBS Software Services ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 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 Software Engineer at Cognizant in Kochi?
The salary growth for a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in Kochi depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Software Engineer in Kochi can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
3 years ₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹22.9 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹10.4 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Senior Software Engineer salary in Kochi ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹24 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 48 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.