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Cognizant Software Developer salaries in Chennai (Updated 2025)

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0 - 8 years exp.
₹2.3 Lakhs - ₹16.8 Lakhs
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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹17.1 L/yr

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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr

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₹5.8 L/yr - ₹16.4 L/yr

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₹2 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.7

Rated by 83 employees for salary & benefits

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Quality Assurance Department

1.0
  •  posted on 27 Dec 2024

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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

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 18 Feb 2022

3.0
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Likes

It's my first job at cognizant which has great work-life balance, but benefits and compensation are less compare to other companies but i never felt low for that, I suggest people not lose opportunity working in cognizant if they get any.

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  • Skill development - Good
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My one word answer is "national level politics in every project".

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 28 Aug 2024

3.0
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Likes

The environment is pretty good and gets to learn new things.Also workload is manageable.

  • Work satisfaction - Excellent
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Dislikes

...curity. Silent layoffs are done in a disrespectful way including good employees. Very low salary for employees. And mainly doesn't settles your remaining amount after your resignation.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 13 Oct 2023

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Likes

If you get EU projects, work life balance will be better. Salary is average Good learning opportunities

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

It's a service based company like other WITCHA companies. Every thing will depend on the type of project you get and your manager. 10 hour shift which was introduced during covid because everyone was working from home is still going on Might get stagnated after few years.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 17 Jan 2023

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Likes

Work is respectable and is technically sound when compared to other MNCs.

  • Job security - Excellent
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Dislikes

Extremely low salary Even when eligible, requests for pay increases go unanswered. Equal-level roles are paid differently, which is blatantly rude. People with the same amount of experience in various technology stacks differ by 1.5–1.6 times on average.

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Cognizant Software Developer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Software Developer at Cognizant Chennai?
Software Developer salary at Cognizant in Chennai ranges between ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 8 years. According to our estimates it is 3% more than the average Software Developer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 1.1k latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Chennai.
How does the salary of a Software Developer at Cognizant Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Software Developer at Cognizant is 3% more than the average salary of a Software Developer in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What are the top skills required to work as a Software Developer at Cognizant?
Spring Boot, Java, Maven, Core Java and Microservices are some of the popular skills required to work as a Software Developer at Cognizant Chennai.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Software Developer in Chennai?
  • Amazon Software Developer Salary - ₹18.8 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year
  • Microsoft Corporation Software Developer Salary - ₹22.8 Lakhs to ₹23.8 Lakhs per year
  • Oracle Software Developer Salary - ₹15.1 Lakhs to ₹20.5 Lakhs per year
  • IBM Software Developer Salary - ₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
  • Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Software Developer Salary - ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹23.2 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Software Developer in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?
  • NielsenIQ Software Developer Salary - ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹13.6 Lakhs per year
  • PwC Software Developer Salary - ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year
  • Deloitte Software Developer Salary - ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹13.2 Lakhs per year
  • Accenture Software Developer Salary - ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹17.3 Lakhs per year
  • Ernst & Young Software Developer Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹14.6 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Developer at Cognizant in Chennai?
The estimated take-home salary of a Software Developer at Cognizant ranges between ₹66,276 per month to ₹67,971 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Software Developer salary in India which ranges between ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 8 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Software Developer at Cognizant in Chennai?
According to AmbitionBox, 38% of the Cognizant Software Developers in Chennai reported a notice period of 2 Months, 27% reported a notice period of 3 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 311 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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