Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad Senior Software Test Engineer Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 9 years exp.

₹7 Lakhs - ₹17 Lakhs

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Last Updated: 12 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Senior Software Test Engineer Salary

3 - 9 years exp. (18 salaries)

₹7 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Wipro Senior Software Test Engineer Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (104 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr 13% more
Accenture Senior Software Test Engineer Salary 4 - 9 years exp. (47 salaries)	₹6.2 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr 5% more
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Tech Mahindra Senior Software Test Engineer Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (45 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹15.8 L/yr 1% more
Capgemini Senior Software Test Engineer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (35 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr 34% less
HCLTech Senior Software Test Engineer Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (33 salaries)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹14.1 L/yr 16% less
TCS Senior Software Test Engineer Salary 2 - 10 years exp. (30 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr 26% less
Infosys Senior Software Test Engineer Salary 4 - 8 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr 1% more
IBM Senior Software Test Engineer Salary 4 - 8 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr 13% more
Concentrix Catalyst Senior Software Test Engineer Salary 7 - 11 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹10.8 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 18% more
UST Senior Software Test Engineer Salary 4 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr 14% more
HCL Group Senior Software Test Engineer Salary 3 - 7 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr 30% less
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Senior Software Test Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7 Lakhs to ₹17 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 18 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Senior Software Test Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

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₹13 Lakhs

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₹17 Lakhs

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₹11 Lakhs

5 years exp.

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₹9.3 Lakhs

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₹8.5 Lakhs

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Experience wise Cognizant Senior Software Test Engineer salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Last Updated: 12 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.9 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr
4 years (6 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
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5 years (5 salaries)	₹9.3 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.2 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹14.7 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.3

Rated by 2 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

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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

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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

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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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Need help to decide

I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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What is the salary of Senior Software Test Engineer at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The average salary of a Senior Software Test Engineer at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 9 years).

The top 10% of Senior Software Test Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad at Cognizant earn more than ₹12.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹17.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Software Test 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Software Test Engineer at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Software Test Engineer at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹73,861 to ₹75,770 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 years to 9 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 10+ 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 Software Test Engineer in India?

Concentrix Catalyst	₹10.8 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
UST	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹18.2 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹15.5 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 Software Test Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

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

Tech Mahindra	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹15.8 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹14.1 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹11.2 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹8.4 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 Test Engineer at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
3 years	₹6.9 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹9.3 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹9.2 Lakhs to ₹11.8 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Senior Software Test Engineer salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹7 Lakhs to ₹17 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 18 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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