Cognizant Software Design Engineer Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 4 years exp.

₹4.9 Lakhs - ₹6.8 Lakhs

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Salary of majority employees

39% less than the average Software Design Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 4 years of experience

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Last Updated: 12 May 2024

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Software Design Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹6.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Software Design Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 12 May 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (3 salaries)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr
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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

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.

Dislikes

Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

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

Dislikes

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.

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What is the salary of Software Design Engineer at Cognizant?

Software Design Engineer salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹6.8 Lakhs for experience between 3 years to 4 years. According to our estimates it is 39% less than the average Software Design Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a Software Design Engineer at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Software Design Engineer at Cognizant is 39% less than the average salary of a Software Design Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Software Design Engineer in India?

Accenture Software Design Engineer Salary - ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹24.5 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree Software Design Engineer Salary - ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹13.1 Lakhs per year
Wipro Software Design Engineer Salary - ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini Software Design Engineer Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs per year

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

HCLTech Software Design Engineer Salary - ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra Software Design Engineer Salary - ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
TCS Software Design Engineer Salary - ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group Software Design Engineer Salary - ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Software Design Engineer at Cognizant ranges between ₹44,737 per month to ₹45,831 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Software Design Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹6.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 4 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Software Design Engineer at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 50% of the Cognizant Software Design Engineers 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 Software Design Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹6.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.