Cognizant Software Developer & Tester Salaries by 5 Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 4 years exp.

₹4.2 Lakhs - ₹7.5 Lakhs

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Salary of majority employees

36% more than the average Software Developer & Tester Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 4 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Software Developer & Tester Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
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UX, Design & Architecture Software Developer & Tester Salary 1 year exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

Last Updated: 18 Feb 2025

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Software Developer & Tester salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Software Developer & Tester salaries

Last Updated: 18 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
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2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

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

+6 more

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

+1 more

Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

+3 more

Business Analyst in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Will get salary that is ok

Dislikes

But if you give more importance to mental health than salary don't join this company. You are literally a slave of the client and no body will speak for you.. and if your too lucky to get a client like Novartis(pharmaceutical company) and especially get into celonis tool project then you can say bye bye to your mental health and just hug the salary you get and stay. Working hard is not the issue but the politics they play and the slavery you guys will experience is more than what was done in the colonization period. Hope everyone understands my mental health state currently and would deeply analyze before joining cognizant or Novartis.

Promotions - Bad

+3 more

Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 23 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...ith. But I should say it also purely depends on the team which we have put into. The salary is higher for freshers and lateral compared to other companies.

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

We cannot expect good ratings and promotion even if we deserve it. As they ask you to work 10 hrs continuously, you will not have time to develop your skills.

Skill development - Poor

+1 more

Associate in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 23 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

No salary issues and if you get proper project and colleague your are good to go. Every 6 months there is a skill up process you can utilise to improve your self.

Dislikes

PM not having technical knowledge and worst experience in support project . Talent management team not having proper tacking they didn't care about your skills match with your project. Hike is also low always 3 ratings for support projects. There is no straight point of contact to enquire anything. Cognizant not tracking if you are extending time in your client projects it's depends on your project and higher level.

Work satisfaction - Bad

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Hi everyone, I’m considering an opportunity at Cognizant and would love to hear from current and former employees. What’s the salary growth like compared to industry standards? Any insights on learning opportunities and career progression? A few details regarding my profile: YOE- 6 | Tech- Mainframe | CCTC - 11 | Offered - 17.7 Getting a project in Cognizant is also not an issue for me as I used to work there and now, I'm going back to the same project. Would really appreciate your thoughts and experiences. Thanks in advance! #Cognizant #CareerAdvice #JobChange #ITIndustry #WorkLifeBalance #SalaryGrowth

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What is the salary of Software Developer & Tester at Cognizant?

Software Developer & Tester salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. According to our estimates it is 36% more than the average Software Developer & Tester Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a Software Developer & Tester at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Software Developer & Tester at Cognizant is 36% more than the average salary of a Software Developer & Tester in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Software Developer & Tester in India?

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Software Developer & Tester Salary - ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Software Developer & Tester in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

TCS Software Developer & Tester Salary - ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
Poornam Info Vision Software Developer & Tester Salary - ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹4.8 Lakhs per year
Rudra Applied Sciences Software Developer & Tester Salary - ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology Software Developer & Tester Salary - ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹4.6 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Developer & Tester at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Software Developer & Tester at Cognizant ranges between ₹41,210 per month to ₹42,357 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Software Developer & Tester salary in India which ranges between ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Software Developer & Tester at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Cognizant Software Developer & Testers reported a notice period of 2 Months.This is based on 2 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Software Developer & Tester salary in India ranges between ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 5 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.