Cognizant New Delhi Software Engineer Salaries by 200+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 7 years exp.

₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹15.4 Lakhs

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Engineering - Software & QA Software Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (221 salaries)	Unlock ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr
IT & Information Security Software Engineer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (16 salaries)	Unlock ₹5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Software Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (7 salaries)	Unlock ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr

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Cognizant Software Engineer Salary

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr

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TCS Software Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (620 salaries)	Unlock ₹2 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr 24% less
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Wipro Software Engineer Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (324 salaries)	Unlock ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr 15% less	13 job openings
HCLTech Software Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (780 salaries)	Unlock ₹2 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 49% less	1 job opening
Capgemini Software Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (406 salaries)	Unlock ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr 32% less	85 job openings
Accenture Software Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (407 salaries)	Unlock ₹3.7 L/yr - ₹13.2 L/yr 7% less
Oracle Software Engineer Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (19 salaries)	Unlock ₹8.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 83% more	1 job opening
Microsoft Corporation Software Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (48 salaries)	Unlock ₹12.9 L/yr - ₹51.4 L/yr 268% more
LTIMindtree Software Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (273 salaries)	Unlock ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr 31% less	1 job opening
DXC Technology Software Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (71 salaries)	Unlock ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹11.6 L/yr 25% less	5 job openings
Genpact Software Engineer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (28 salaries)	Unlock ₹4 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr 11% more
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HCL Infosystems Software Engineer Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (14 salaries)	Unlock ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr 31% less

Software Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹15.4 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 260 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Fresher (9 salaries)	Unlock ₹1 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
1 year (30 salaries)	Unlock ₹3 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr
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2 years (73 salaries)	Unlock ₹4 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr
3 years (48 salaries)	Unlock ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr
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5 years (40 salaries)	Unlock ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
6 years (18 salaries)	Unlock ₹7.9 L/yr - ₹21.2 L/yr
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Top skills at Cognizant for Software Engineer

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Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

Software Engineer in Noida

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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• posted on 21 Feb 2025

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

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

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

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IT & Information Security Department

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• posted on 20 Feb 2025

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We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

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

Salary - Poor

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Software Engineer in Chennai

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IT & Information Security Department

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• posted on 03 Oct 2024

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My team is really nice, and it's not the case with all the other teams.

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Salary, benefits, appraisals, recognition is non existent. Plus there's a lot of politics here, so much that you'll wanna rip your hair off

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Software Engineer in Noida

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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• posted on 18 Aug 2024

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The work culture is positive and the facilities are excellent. Cognizant provides ample opportunities for professional development and knowledge expansion.

Skill development - Excellent

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...rk using Teams, it would be more efficient to allow employees to work from home. With such less salary and hikes it is impossible for one to work here.

Salary - Poor

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Software Engineer in Mangaluru

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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• posted on 21 Jun 2024

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Manager hierarchy. Ratings will be given by home manager. He will never know about my performance because he will be working for some other project. Still they give ratings based on some comments without knowing actual performance

Promotions - Poor

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What is the salary of Software Engineer at Cognizant New Delhi?

Software Engineer salary at Cognizant in New Delhi ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹15.4 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 7 years. According to our estimates it is 3% more than the average Software Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 260 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant New Delhi.

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

The average salary of a Software Engineer at Cognizant is 3% more than the average salary of a Software Engineer in New Delhi. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Software Engineer at Cognizant?

Spring Boot, Java, Software Engineering, Microservices and Core Java are some of the popular skills required to work as a Software Engineer at Cognizant New Delhi.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Software Engineer in New Delhi?

Microsoft Corporation Software Engineer Salary - ₹12.9 Lakhs to ₹51.4 Lakhs per year
Oracle Software Engineer Salary - ₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact Software Engineer Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹15.6 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Software Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in New Delhi?

Accenture Software Engineer Salary - ₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹13.2 Lakhs per year
Wipro Software Engineer Salary - ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹14.3 Lakhs per year
TCS Software Engineer Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology Software Engineer Salary - ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹11.6 Lakhs per year
HCL Infosystems Software Engineer Salary - ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Engineer at Cognizant in New Delhi?

The estimated take-home salary of a Software Engineer at Cognizant ranges between ₹62,924 per month to ₹64,523 per month in New Delhi. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Software Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹15.4 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 7 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Software Engineer at Cognizant in New Delhi?

According to AmbitionBox, 29% of the Cognizant Software Engineers in New Delhi reported a notice period of 3 Months, 26% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 228 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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