Cognizant Software Development Engineer Test Salaries by 40+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 5 years exp.

₹3.5 Lakhs - ₹10.8 Lakhs

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49% less than the average Software Development Engineer Test Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 5 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Software Development Engineer Test Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (31 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr
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BFSI, Investments & Trading Software Development Engineer Test Salary 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

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Infosys Software Development Engineer Test Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (47 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr 27% less
Accenture Software Development Engineer Test Salary 2 - 11 years exp. (31 salaries)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹21.4 L/yr 106% more
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TCS Software Development Engineer Test Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (30 salaries)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 7% less
Wipro Software Development Engineer Test Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (30 salaries)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr 57% more
IBM Software Development Engineer Test Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (24 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹21.7 L/yr 100% more
Capgemini Software Development Engineer Test Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (20 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr 20% more
HCLTech Software Development Engineer Test Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr 17% more
Tech Mahindra Software Development Engineer Test Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr 36% more
Dell EMC Software Development Engineer Test Salary 5 - 6 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹16.8 L/yr 110% more
UST Software Development Engineer Test Salary 2 - 10 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹19.4 L/yr 76% more	2 job openings
DXC Technology Software Development Engineer Test Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr 27% less
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NTT DATA, Inc. Software Development Engineer Test Salary 5 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹16.8 L/yr - ₹18.7 L/yr 191% more
Koch Business Solutions Software Development Engineer Test Salary 8 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹27.3 L/yr 264% more
Genpact Software Development Engineer Test Salary 4 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr 87% more
HCL Group Software Development Engineer Test Salary 4 - 7 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹11.2 L/yr - ₹17.8 L/yr 115% more

Software Development Engineer Test salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 40 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Software Development Engineer Test

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Experience wise Cognizant Software Development Engineer Test salaries

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
1 year (3 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
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2 years (12 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
3 years (8 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr
4 years (8 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr
5 years (7 salaries)	₹7.8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

1.9

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Associate Quality Assurance Engineer in Bargarh

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The work life balance depends from project to project and the management as per where I'm working over the past 9 years I've established good work life balance.

Skill development - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

...e eligible the promotion is like IJP and you might have to wait extra few years. Also, the pay is never revised and is way less than market value.

Salary - Bad

+2 more

Software Tester in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 19 Sep 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. The company provides Cab Services which is a good 2. Good Exposure to Client Side projects 3. Work from home is provided

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

1. No compensation is provided like fuel or petrol charges 2. Salary hike is very low as 4-6% per year 3. Work culture is not good some managers are old and don't understand and help there resources

Salary - Poor

+4 more

Test Analyst in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 04 Oct 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Opportunity in Learning and development. Good and friendly managers if lucky. Salary and bonus credited in timely manner.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Politics. Communication gap between seniors and juniors. Weak appraisal structure. No fix time to log off. Usually have to work late.

Promotions - Poor

Test Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 19 Apr 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good work environment and culture. Numbers of Skill up programs. Teammates are supportive. Company policies are good.

Skill development - Excellent

+5 more

Dislikes

...nity to choose their career path, the company should not impose any career path. Salary for undergraduate, specially from B.Sc CS, BCA and B.Sc IT is really low.

ETL Tester in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 08 Apr 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I worked on contractual role., as I hired on pandamic we never worked in office., So, no comments on company environment,salary hikes,bonus and policies. For us there will be minimal job security as we're not hired for full-time. Good experience working with the team., Appreciating the support from the management and team members.

Job security - Good

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I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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What is the salary of Software Development Engineer Test at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Software Development Engineer Test at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 5 years).

The top 10% of Software Development Engineer Test at Cognizant earn more than ₹9.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹12.0 Lakhs per year. Software Development Engineer Test 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 40+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Software Development Engineer Test at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹46,698 to ₹47,805 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 5 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 40+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Software Development Engineer Test in India?

Koch Business Solutions	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹27.3 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc.	₹16.8 Lakhs to ₹18.7 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹11.2 Lakhs to ₹17.8 Lakhs per year
Dell EMC	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹21.4 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.

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

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

IBM	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹21.7 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
UST	₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹19.4 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹11.0 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 Development Engineer Test at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹1.4 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹7.7 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Software Development Engineer Test salary in India ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 40 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.