Cognizant Pune Software Engineer Salaries by 1900+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 7 years exp.

₹2.1 Lakhs - ₹14.9 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (96%)

₹7.8 Lakhs

Variable (4%)

₹0.3 Lakh

At par with the average Software Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 7 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA Software Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (1.7k salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr
IT & Information Security Software Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (106 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Software Engineer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (27 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr

Last Updated: 5 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Software Engineer Salary

0 - 7 years exp. (2k salaries)

₹2.1 L/yr - ₹14.9 L/yr

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Wipro Software Engineer Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (1.2k salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr 2% more	12 job openings
HCLTech Software Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (1.2k salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 44% less	1 job opening
Tech Mahindra Software Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (4.2k salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 29% less	8 job openings
Capgemini Software Engineer Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (3k salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr 28% less	97 job openings
Accenture Software Engineer Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (1.7k salaries)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr At par
IBM Software Engineer Salary 0 - 9 years exp. (515 salaries)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹22.4 L/yr 46% more
Oracle Software Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (29 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹25.4 L/yr 91% more	2 job openings
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Software Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹14.9 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 2k latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Software Engineer salaries in Pune

Last Updated: 5 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (38 salaries)	₹0.8 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
1 year (134 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
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2 years (539 salaries)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
3 years (493 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
4 years (318 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr
5 years (257 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr
6 years (131 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr
7 years (40 salaries)	₹7.3 L/yr - ₹21.6 L/yr

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Senior Director

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19 - 26 years exp.

Software Engineer 0 - 7 years exp.

Senior Associate 3 - 15 years exp.

119% hike

Manager 8 - 20 years exp.

45% hike

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Top skills at Cognizant for Software Engineer

Spring Boot Java Software Engineering Microservices Core Java J2Ee Javascript Angularjs Performance Management XML SQL Spring Mvc Java Spring Boot SQL Javascript

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.3

Rated by 169 employees for salary & benefits

Software Engineer in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 01 Nov 2022

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Skill development - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Salary growth is slow, attrition rate is high, maintenance projects mostly.

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.

Skill development - Excellent

+5 more

Dislikes

Salary is not upto market standards.

Software Engineer in Pune

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 04 Mar 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

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.

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

+2 more

Dislikes

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

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

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

Salary - Poor

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Hi everyone, I’m considering an opportunity at Cognizant and would love to hear from current and former employees. What’s the salary growth like compared to industry standards? Any insights on learning opportunities and career progression? A few details regarding my profile: YOE- 6 | Tech- Mainframe | CCTC - 11 | Offered - 17.7 Getting a project in Cognizant is also not an issue for me as I used to work there and now, I'm going back to the same project. Would really appreciate your thoughts and experiences. Thanks in advance! #Cognizant #CareerAdvice #JobChange #ITIndustry #WorkLifeBalance #SalaryGrowth

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What is the salary of Software Engineer at Cognizant Pune?

Software Engineer salary at Cognizant in Pune ranges between ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹14.9 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 2k 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 3% 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 - ₹27.4 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
Oracle Software Engineer Salary - ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹25.4 Lakhs per year
Concentrix Catalyst Software Engineer Salary - ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹23.3 Lakhs per year
NielsenIQ Software Engineer Salary - ₹8.8 Lakhs to ₹21.1 Lakhs per year
IBM Software Engineer Salary - ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹22.4 Lakhs per year

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

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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 ₹59,975 per month to ₹61,491 per month in Pune. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Software Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹14.9 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, 26% 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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