Cognizant Senior SQL Developer Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 15 years exp.

₹8 Lakhs - ₹18.8 Lakhs

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At par with the average Senior SQL Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 15 years of experience

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Last Updated: 30 Oct 2024

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Senior SQL Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹18.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 12 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Senior SQL Developer salaries

Last Updated: 30 Oct 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.8 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.3 L/yr - ₹11.9 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹19.2 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.9 L/yr - ₹12.6 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹20.3 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹20.8 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹21.3 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.9 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5 L/yr - ₹18.8 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.4 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹18.8 L/yr

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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.

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.

Software Developer in Chennai

Full Time

Quality Assurance Department

1.0

• posted on 27 Dec 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing

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No hike, no job security, no skill development, no easy transportation.even if you learn new technologies they will ask for experience and make you work in technology which you already know.if you do "jing jack" you will get everything else you will be cornered and make you to think resigning is best than staying there

Associate Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 24 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good I like that there are good projects available. If you get that great you will get experience and knowledge.

Dislikes

1. Salary and hikes are low. 2. Poor employee welfare activities, once a year they take you out for team lunch. If you missed then nothing, no gifts, abs nothing, saving so much money but gives back nothing.

Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

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Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Programmer Analyst in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 07 Dec 2024

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What is the salary of Senior SQL Developer at Cognizant?

Senior SQL Developer salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹18.8 Lakhs for experience between 3 years to 15 years. According to our estimates it is 1% less than the average Senior SQL Developer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 12 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

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

The average salary of a Senior SQL Developer at Cognizant is 1% less than the average salary of a Senior SQL Developer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

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

Virtusa Consulting Services Senior SQL Developer Salary - ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini Senior SQL Developer Salary - ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹21.5 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra Senior SQL Developer Salary - ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year
IBM Senior SQL Developer Salary - ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹18.6 Lakhs per year
Accenture Senior SQL Developer Salary - ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year

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

LTIMindtree Senior SQL Developer Salary - ₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year
TCS Senior SQL Developer Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per year
HCLTech Senior SQL Developer Salary - ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology Senior SQL Developer Salary - ₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹13.7 Lakhs per year
Genpact Senior SQL Developer Salary - ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹12.3 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior SQL Developer at Cognizant ranges between ₹80,412 per month to ₹82,507 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Senior SQL Developer salary in India which ranges between ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹18.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 15 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Senior SQL Developer at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Cognizant Senior SQL Developers reported a notice period of 3 Months.This is based on 1 response on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Senior SQL Developer salary in India ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹18.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 12 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.