Average annual salary for most employees Fixed vs. variable pay breakdown Estimated monthly take-home salary23% more than the average Senior Software Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 11 years of experience
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Engineering - Software & QA
Senior Software Developer Salary
3 - 11
years
exp.
(158
salaries)
|  ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Senior Software Developer Salary
4 - 10
years
exp.
(8
salaries)
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr |
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Cognizant
Senior Software Developer Salary
3 - 11 years exp. (180 salaries) |  ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr |
| Company name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
 Accenture Senior Software Developer Salary
3 - 9 years exp. (323 salaries) | ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr 
28%
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 Wipro Senior Software Developer Salary
2 - 11 years exp. (318 salaries) | ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
26%
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 Tech Mahindra Senior Software Developer Salary
3 - 10 years exp. (255 salaries) | ₹6.8 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
14%
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 TCS Senior Software Developer Salary
3 - 11 years exp. (210 salaries) | ₹5.9 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
27%
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 Capgemini Senior Software Developer Salary
1 - 10 years exp. (171 salaries) | ₹3.7 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
41%
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 HCLTech Senior Software Developer Salary
2 - 9 years exp. (155 salaries) | ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹19.8 L/yr
35%
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 IBM Senior Software Developer Salary
4 - 11 years exp. (110 salaries) | ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr 
2%
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 UST Senior Software Developer Salary
4 - 10 years exp. (84 salaries) | ₹6.4 L/yr - ₹22.3 L/yr
26%
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 Infosys Senior Software Developer Salary
3 - 6 years exp. (57 salaries) | ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr
66%
less | 1 job opening |
 HCL Group Senior Software Developer Salary
3 - 9 years exp. (28 salaries) | ₹4.9 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr
32%
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 NTT Data Senior Software Developer Salary
3 - 10 years exp. (23 salaries) | ₹6.7 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
14%
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 DXC Technology Senior Software Developer Salary
4 - 9 years exp. (22 salaries) | ₹6.3 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
24%
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 NTT DATA, Inc. Senior Software Developer Salary
2 - 8 years exp. (18 salaries) | ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
32%
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 Genpact Senior Software Developer Salary
3 - 9 years exp. (10 salaries) | ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
24%
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 Concentrix Catalyst Senior Software Developer Salary
5 - 10 years exp. (7 salaries) | ₹15 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr
14%
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 HCL Infosystems Senior Software Developer Salary
6 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries) | ₹7 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr
51%
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Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Senior Software Developer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Experience wise Cognizant Senior Software Developer salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Last Updated: 29 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 3 years (6 salaries) |
₹6.5
L/yr
- ₹15.5
L/yr
|
| 4 years (27 salaries) |
₹6.6
L/yr
- ₹18.4
L/yr
|
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| 5 years (37 salaries) |
₹7.9
L/yr
- ₹22
L/yr
|
| 6 years (31 salaries) |
₹7.3
L/yr
- ₹23.7
L/yr
|
| 7 years (28 salaries) |
₹7.3
L/yr
- ₹26.5
L/yr
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Cognizant Senior Software Developer Salary FAQs
The top 10% of Senior Software Developer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad at Cognizant earn more than ₹21.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹28.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Software 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 100+ Cognizant employees in India.
| IBM | ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹26.0 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.
| Concentrix Catalyst | ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹19.6 Lakhs per year |
| Tech Mahindra | ₹6.8 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year |
| NTT Data | ₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year |
| Genpact | ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year |
| DXC Technology | ₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹21.0 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.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 3 years | ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year |
| 4 years | ₹6.6 Lakhs to ₹18.4 Lakhs per year |
| 5 years | ₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year |
| 6 years | ₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹23.7 Lakhs per year |
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Cognizant Senior Software Developer salary
in
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
ranges between ₹7.5
Lakhs to ₹28.5
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
180
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.