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Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Software Developer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Experience wise Cognizant Software Developer salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Last Updated: 6 Apr 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Fresher (23 salaries) |
₹0.8
L/yr
- ₹7
L/yr
|
| 1 year (108 salaries) |
₹2.4
L/yr
- ₹7.7
L/yr
|
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| 2 years (261 salaries) |
₹2.4
L/yr
- ₹9.6
L/yr
|
| 3 years (502 salaries) |
₹2.9
L/yr
- ₹12
L/yr
|
| 4 years (370 salaries) |
₹4.5
L/yr
- ₹14.5
L/yr
|
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The top 10% of Software Developer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad at Cognizant earn more than ₹12.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹18.0 Lakhs per year. Software Developer 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 1600+ Cognizant employees in India.
- - Spring Boot
- - Java
- - Maven
- - Core Java
- - Microservices
These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
| IBM | ₹11.2 Lakhs to ₹26.9 Lakhs per year |
| Concentrix Catalyst | ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year |
| Accenture | ₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹22.7 Lakhs per year |
| NTT Data | ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year |
| Infosys | ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹20.2 Lakhs per year |
These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Cognizant, depending on the role and experience level.
| Societe Generale Global Solution Centre | ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year |
| NTT | ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹15.1 Lakhs per year |
| HCLTech | ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year |
| UST | ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year |
| Wipro | ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹18.3 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.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Fresher | ₹0.8 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year |
| 1 year | ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹7.7 Lakhs per year |
| 2 years | ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs per year |
| 3 years | ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year |
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Lakhs with an average annual salary of
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Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
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