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3 - 11 years exp.
₹7
Lakhs - ₹25
Lakhs
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Average annual salary for most employees Salary comparison with similar companies Estimated monthly take-home salary15% more than the average Senior Software Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 11 years of experience
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Senior Software Developer Salary
3 - 11
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(1k
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|  ₹6.9 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Senior Software Developer Salary
4 - 11
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| ₹7.6 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr |
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Senior Software Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7
Lakhs
to ₹25
Lakhs
per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 11 years. Salary
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1.1k latest salaries received
from various employees of Cognizant.
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Experience wise Cognizant Senior Software Developer salaries
Last Updated: 17 Jan 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 3 years (57 salaries) |
₹5.4
L/yr
- ₹15.5
L/yr
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| 4 years (145 salaries) |
₹6
L/yr
- ₹25.3
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| 5 years (229 salaries) |
₹6.2
L/yr
- ₹23.5
L/yr
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| 6 years (189 salaries) |
₹6.4
L/yr
- ₹24.8
L/yr
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| 7 years (178 salaries) |
₹7.5
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- ₹28
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What is the salary of Senior Software Developer at Cognizant?
Senior Software Developer salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs for experience between 3 years to 11 years. According to our estimates it is 15% more than the average Senior Software Developer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 1.1k latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.
How does the salary of a Senior Software Developer at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Senior Software Developer at Cognizant is 15% more than the average salary of a Senior Software Developer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Senior Software Developer in India?
- Microsoft Corporation Senior Software Developer Salary - ₹14.2 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
- Oracle Senior Software Developer Salary - ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
- Zebra Technologies Senior Software Developer Salary - ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
- Dell EMC Senior Software Developer Salary - ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
- NielsenIQ Senior Software Developer Salary - ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Senior Software Developer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
- Tata Group Senior Software Developer Salary - ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹22.7 Lakhs per year
- IBM Senior Software Developer Salary - ₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
- Tech Mahindra Senior Software Developer Salary - ₹6.8 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
- Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Senior Software Developer Salary - ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
- Atos Senior Software Developer Salary - ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Software Developer at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Software Developer at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,11,401 per month to ₹1,14,491 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Senior Software Developer salary in India which ranges between ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 11 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Senior Software Developer at Cognizant?
According to AmbitionBox, 35% of the Cognizant Senior Software Developers reported a notice period of 2 Months, 33% reported a notice period of 3 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 420 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.
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Cognizant Senior Software Developer salary
in
India
ranges between ₹7
Lakhs to ₹25
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
1.1k
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.