Cognizant Software Engineer III Salaries by 6 Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 10 years exp.

₹5.5 Lakhs - ₹16.8 Lakhs

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63% less than the average Software Engineer III Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 10 years of experience

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Last Updated: 16 Feb 2025

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Software Engineer III salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 10 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Software Engineer III salaries

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1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹4 L/yr - ₹9.9 L/yr
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹4 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr
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3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹6.8 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹8 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹11.1 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹9.7 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹10.6 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹14.7 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹12.5 L/yr - ₹15.9 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹12 L/yr - ₹26.8 L/yr

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What is the salary of Software Engineer III at Cognizant?

Software Engineer III salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs for experience between 1 years to 10 years. According to our estimates it is 63% less than the average Software Engineer III Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a Software Engineer III at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Software Engineer III at Cognizant is 63% less than the average salary of a Software Engineer III in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Software Engineer III in India?

IBM Software Engineer III Salary - ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹24.4 Lakhs per year
Concentrix Catalyst Software Engineer III Salary - ₹15.4 Lakhs to ₹20.3 Lakhs per year
HCLTech Software Engineer III Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
TCS Software Engineer III Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹32.2 Lakhs per year
Infosys Software Engineer III Salary - ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹26.5 Lakhs per year

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

Accenture Software Engineer III Salary - ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree Software Engineer III Salary - ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹17.3 Lakhs per year
Genpact Software Engineer III Salary - ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini Software Engineer III Salary - ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹11.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro Software Engineer III Salary - ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹17.3 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Software Engineer III at Cognizant ranges between ₹73,508 per month to ₹75,407 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Software Engineer III salary in India which ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 years to 10 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Software Engineer III at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 50% of the Cognizant Software Engineer IIIs reported a notice period of 1 Month, 50% 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 Engineer III salary in India ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 6 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.