Cognizant Senior Software Salaries by 8 Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 7 years exp.

₹7 Lakhs - ₹22 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

16% less than the average Senior Software Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 7 years of experience

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Data Science & Analytics Senior Software Salary 3 - 7 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Senior Software Salary 5 - 6 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr

Last Updated: 25 Nov 2024

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Senior Software salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7 Lakhs to ₹22 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 8 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Senior Software salaries

Last Updated: 25 Nov 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹21.8 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.1 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr
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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10 L/yr - ₹22.7 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
7 years (3 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 18 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

Dislikes

Cognizant will not pay you well , Even if you are eligible for a better pay at the correct time they will release you from the project so that they don't have to promote you

Salary - Poor

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Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0

• posted on 11 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Company culture was very good. Senior management was also good.

Dislikes

...security, suddenly one day you will know that now your not part of your project. Salary and other benefits are very less as compared to other it company.

Salary - Poor

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Programmer Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

Project Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 05 Jan 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

In my current project there is some flexibility of work but when compared to other projects it is hell

Dislikes

There are many points 1. promotion criteria which is worst in all mnc. 2. salary hike is negligible. 3. even there is no such activities happened which makes you motivated through out the year.

Salary - Bad

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Programmer Analyst in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 04 Jan 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.

Salary - Excellent

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Dislikes

No work life balance. No projects in company so they silently fires. Not so good culture. Not so get promotion(1-5%hike only) or no benefits (whole year). Not that much bonus yearly.

Skill development - Poor

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What is the salary of Senior Software at Cognizant?

Senior Software salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs for experience between 3 years to 7 years. According to our estimates it is 16% less than the average Senior Software Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 8 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a Senior Software at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Senior Software at Cognizant is 16% less than the average salary of a Senior Software in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Senior Software in India?

Virtusa Consulting Services Senior Software Salary - ₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹29.0 Lakhs per year
TCS Senior Software Salary - ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹26.1 Lakhs per year
Infosys Senior Software Salary - ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro Senior Software Salary - ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture Senior Software Salary - ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Senior Software in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

IBM Senior Software Salary - ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹17.6 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra Senior Software Salary - ₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹18.2 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree Senior Software Salary - ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year
Capgemini Senior Software Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group Senior Software Salary - ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Software at Cognizant ranges between ₹89,343 per month to ₹91,690 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Senior Software salary in India which ranges between ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 7 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Senior Software at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 50% of the Cognizant Senior Softwares reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 25% reported a notice period of 1 Month and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 4 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Senior Software salary in India ranges between ₹7 Lakhs to ₹22 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 8 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.