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Cognizant Software Quality Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
1 - 6 years exp.
₹2.1 Lakhs - ₹10.2 Lakhs
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23% less than the average Software Quality Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 6 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
Software Quality Engineer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (17 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr

Quality Assurance
Software Quality Engineer Salary
1 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 1 Mar 2025

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Software Quality Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹10.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 22 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Software Quality Engineer salaries

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1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr
2 years  (5 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
3 years  (5 salaries)

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₹3.9 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr
4 years  (6 salaries)

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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
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₹4 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.7

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

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Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0
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Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

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  • Work satisfaction - Good
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Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

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If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

  • Promotions - Poor

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 24 Dec 2024

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Good I like that there are good projects available. If you get that great you will get experience and knowledge.

  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

1. Salary and hikes are low. 2. Poor employee welfare activities, once a year they take you out for team lunch. If you missed then nothing, no gifts, abs nothing, saving so much money but gives back nothing.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 28 Nov 2024

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Stability is good. Though in the ongoing global recession, many of my co-workers had to leave projects because of project ramp down and did not get any other projects. Instead of recruiting employees from bench in other projects they are hiring more from people outside.

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  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

Appraisal is bad. So joining with low salary does not help much in the long run, better to switch.

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  • Salary - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 10 Nov 2024

3.0
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Likes

Long term projects but mainly support projects. Flexible work timings On time salary and some increment every year Scope to show case your skills

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  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

Every time you have search for the projects once your current project ramp down

  • Job security - Poor
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Cognizant Software Quality Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Software Quality Engineer at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Software Quality Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹10.2 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 6 years).

The top 10% of Software Quality Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹7.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹13.5 Lakhs per year. Software Quality 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 20+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Quality Engineer at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Software Quality Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹39,481 to ₹40,654 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹10.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 6 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 20+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Software Quality Engineer in India?
Koch Business Solutions ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹19.5 Lakhs per year
Dell EMC ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹10.6 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 Quality Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Software Quality Engineer at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Wipro ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
UST ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.4 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹3.9 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 Quality Engineer at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Software Quality Engineer at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Software Quality Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
1 year ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹6.1 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Software Quality Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹10.2 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 22 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.