Cognizant Bangalore / Bengaluru Senior Software Salaries by 5 Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 7 years exp.

₹7 Lakhs - ₹22 Lakhs

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Last Updated: 25 Nov 2024

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Cognizant Senior Software Salary

3 - 7 years exp. (5 salaries)

₹7 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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Infosys Senior Software Salary 4 - 8 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹5.9 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr 13% more
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HCLTech Senior Software Salary 3 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 44% less
Tech Mahindra Senior Software Salary 4 - 9 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹6.2 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr 16% less
Accenture Senior Software Salary 4 - 7 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr 6% more
LTIMindtree Senior Software Salary 4 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹9.9 L/yr 24% less

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 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Senior Software salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

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 - ₹22.6 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

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3.0

• posted on 18 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

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

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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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• posted on 11 Jan 2025

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

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...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

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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

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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.

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for Salary and Benefits

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What is the salary of Senior Software at Cognizant Bangalore / Bengaluru?

Senior Software salary at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs for experience between 3 years to 7 years. According to our estimates it is 4% less than the average Senior Software Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Bangalore / Bengaluru.

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

The average salary of a Senior Software at Cognizant is 4% less than the average salary of a Senior Software in Bangalore / Bengaluru. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Senior Software in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

Infosys Senior Software Salary - ₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro Senior Software Salary - ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture Senior Software Salary - ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Senior Software in companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

Tech Mahindra Senior Software Salary - ₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree Senior Software Salary - ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹9.9 Lakhs per year
HCLTech Senior Software Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Software at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Software at Cognizant ranges between ₹89,019 per month to ₹91,357 per month in Bangalore / Bengaluru. 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 in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

According to AmbitionBox, 50% of the Cognizant Senior Softwares in Bangalore / Bengaluru reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 50% reported a notice period of 3 Months.This is based on 2 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Senior Software salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹7 Lakhs to ₹22 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 5 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.