Cognizant Software Associate Salaries by 200+ Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 9 years exp.

₹4.9 Lakhs - ₹17 Lakhs

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144% more than the average Software Associate Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 9 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Software Associate Salary 2 - 9 years exp. (198 salaries)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
IT & Information Security Software Associate Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
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Consulting Software Associate Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Software Associate Salary 3 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹8.6 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr
Quality Assurance Software Associate Salary 3 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr

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Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

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Software Associate salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹17 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 246 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Software Associate salaries

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (16 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr
3 years (32 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr
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4 years (49 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
5 years (62 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
6 years (39 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹16.2 L/yr
7 years (27 salaries)	₹8.3 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
8 years (14 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹14.8 L/yr
9 years (7 salaries)	₹10.3 L/yr - ₹16.8 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.4

Rated by 8 employees for salary & benefits

Programmer Analyst in Noida

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 06 Feb 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

For me provide learning and development opportunities such as certification vouchers from various companies.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

For me not giving salary hike as per my payable work for last 3 years but it depends on projects to projects and manager's not a company issue.

Programmer Analyst in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0

• posted on 04 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Worst of Worstest. no sleep no hike no work life balance toxic co workers no cab facility no proper response we dont know who is our HR till we resigned. never Join Cts.

Dislikes

everything. expect for some sweet peope I meet there. worst

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Programmer Analyst in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 30 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Opportunities to learn, security of job

Job security - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Management will not care about your problems. Salary is low compared to competitors. They'll change your project at September and for year end rating they'll simply say we haven't got chance to fully understand your capabilities as you've recently joined in the project. Every year this loop continues. No matter how hard you work or how many appreciations you get from client. "The more number of days you're in the same LOB, the more rating you'll get." (This is the excuse I've got when I questioned about the rating, despite having multiple client appreciations). This demotivates for sure!

Salary - Poor

+1 more

Senior Systems Engineer in Coimbatore

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...fications. Also 50% reimbursement for other certifications related to your role. Salary is average, but not much competitive. Culture Depends on the project based on my 3 projects 1. Good 2. Great 3. Worst

Salary - Good

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Dislikes

Job security depends on situations. Few of my friends were in bench for more than 6 months, happily receiving salary without joining any project. While one of my friend was dismissed from cognizant because of not reporting to office during bench time. It all depends on the lead., my last project lead is a good man but a bad lead, he is new to cognizant as well. He doesn't even hear your suggestions and made me lose 3 months of night shift allowances worth 18,000

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

1.0

• posted on 29 Jan 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing to like about this company

Dislikes

0 work life balance Even if you live thousands of kms away they will drag you to come to office And forget about good salary or promotion Join this company only if you want to destroy your life and your mental health

Salary - Bad

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What is the salary of Software Associate at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Software Associate at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 9 years).

The top 10% of Software Associate at Cognizant earn more than ₹13.1 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹16.5 Lakhs per year. Software Associate 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 200+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Associate at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Software Associate at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹80,262 to ₹82,352 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 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 200+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What is the salary of a Software Associate in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

The salary of a Software Associate at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Genpact	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹5.6 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 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.

How the salary growth look like for a Software Associate at Cognizant in India?

The salary growth for a Software Associate at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Software Associate can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹8.6 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹14.3 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year

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