Cognizant Pune Software Development Engineer Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 4 years exp.

₹4.7 Lakhs - ₹8.2 Lakhs

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44% less than the average Software Development Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 4 years of experience

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Last Updated: 25 Jan 2025

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Cognizant Software Development Engineer Salary

2 - 4 years exp. (12 salaries)

₹4.7 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Accenture Software Development Engineer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (31 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr 6% more	453 job openings
TCS Software Development Engineer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (26 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 6% less
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Infosys Software Development Engineer Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr At par
Tech Mahindra Software Development Engineer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 18% less
Capgemini Software Development Engineer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 3% more
IBM Software Development Engineer Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 83% more
NTT Data Software Development Engineer Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr 42% more
NielsenIQ Software Development Engineer Salary 3 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹8.3 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr 61% more	1 job opening
HCLTech Software Development Engineer Salary 2 - 3 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹9.6 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr 45% more

Software Development Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 12 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Software Development Engineer in Pune

2mo ago

₹7 Lakhs

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3mo ago

₹6.5 Lakhs

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5mo ago

₹4.7 Lakhs

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5mo ago

₹7.2 Lakhs

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7mo ago

₹8.2 Lakhs

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Experience wise Cognizant Software Development Engineer salaries in Pune

Last Updated: 25 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (7 salaries)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr
3 years (4 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr
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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.4 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr

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2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

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As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

Job security - Poor

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Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

Skill development - Poor

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Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Despite the fact that cognizant is not directly involved, the management team is the worst because I had a bad rating once and spoke with my HR about it. She said that it was illogical to claim to be able to speak Hindi, and they do not care about employees. While some employees are excellent, favoritism is a non-issue in the Kolkata office. I will not receive any better senior support that would help me start from scratch.

Skill development - Good

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...a result, you will be highly appreciated with a very bad rating and feedback. 5. salary is very low and there is no hike or promotion if you are not favourite candidate of your manager

Salary - Bad

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Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

Salary - Good

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As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

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Full Time

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2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

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We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

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Dislikes

...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

Salary - Poor

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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 at Cognizant in Pune?

The average salary of a Software Development Engineer at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 4 years).

The top 10% of Software Development Engineer in Pune at Cognizant earn more than ₹8.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹8.2 Lakhs per year. Software Development Engineer 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Software Development Engineer at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹50,932 to ₹52,133 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 4 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 10+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Software Development Engineer at Cognizant in Pune?

To be a Software Development Engineer at Cognizant in Pune, the key skills required include:

- Software Development Methodologies
- WCF
- Microsoft Technologies
- C
- DCOM

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

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

IBM	₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
NielsenIQ	₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
NTT Data	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹12.4 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹11.0 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 in companies similar to Cognizant in Pune?

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

Capgemini	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹7.0 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 at Cognizant in Pune?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹8.1 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Software Development Engineer salary in Pune ranges between ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 12 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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