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Cognizant Software Engineer salaries in Pune

Annual salary range
0 - 7 years exp.
₹4 Lakhs - ₹14.8 Lakhs
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8% more than the average Software Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 7 years of experience

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0 - 7 years exp. (1.7k salaries)
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

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0 - 7 years exp. (104 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
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1 - 6 years exp. (26 salaries)
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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹14.1 L/yr

Last Updated: 20 Feb 2025

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Software Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4 Lakhs to ₹14.8 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 1.9k latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Software Engineer salaries in Pune

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr
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Top skills at Cognizant for Software Engineer

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.3

Rated by 168 employees for salary & benefits

Software Engineer in Pune

Full Time

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 01 Nov 2022
2.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

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Multiple leaves, No micro management, multiple learning platforms available, external certifications can be reimbursed, WFH till now

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  • Skill development - Good
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Salary growth is slow, attrition rate is high, maintenance projects mostly.

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  • Salary - Poor

Software Engineer in Pune

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 26 Apr 2022
3.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

...nd career guidance is provided. You can even participate in outreach activities. Salary not up to market standards. Best company to join as fresher if you get into good project.

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Salary is not upto market standards.

Software Engineer in Pune

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 04 Mar 2022
3.0
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Likes

Depends on project, if client is open for innovation and adapts latest technology.

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Dislikes

Compensation is decent, but growth is slow. Sometimes work pressure is high. Have to attend client calls in the evening and sometimes at late night.

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Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

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IT & Information Security Department

2.0
  •  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

Full Time

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  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.

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  • 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.

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What is the salary of Software Engineer at Cognizant Pune?
Software Engineer salary at Cognizant in Pune ranges between ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹14.8 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 7 years. According to our estimates it is 8% more than the average Software Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 1.9k latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Pune.
How does the salary of a Software Engineer at Cognizant Pune compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Software Engineer at Cognizant is 8% more than the average salary of a Software Engineer in Pune. 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 Pune.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Software Engineer in Pune?
  • Microsoft Corporation Software Engineer Salary - ₹26.8 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
  • Concentrix Catalyst Software Engineer Salary - ₹8.7 Lakhs to ₹23.3 Lakhs per year
  • Oracle Software Engineer Salary - ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹25.4 Lakhs per year
  • Dell EMC Software Engineer Salary - ₹6.8 Lakhs to ₹14.2 Lakhs per year
  • NielsenIQ Software Engineer Salary - ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹21.1 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Software Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Pune?
  • IBM Software Engineer Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹22.1 Lakhs per year
  • Tata Group Software Engineer Salary - ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹14.6 Lakhs per year
  • Zebra Technologies Software Engineer Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year
  • Genpact Software Engineer Salary - ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹11.2 Lakhs per year
  • Wipro Software Engineer Salary - ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹15.8 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Engineer at Cognizant in Pune?
The estimated take-home salary of a Software Engineer at Cognizant ranges between ₹62,341 per month to ₹63,924 per month in Pune. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Software Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹14.8 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 Pune?
According to AmbitionBox, 30% of the Cognizant Software Engineers in Pune reported a notice period of 3 Months, 27% reported a notice period of 2 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 1.4k responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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