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Cognizant Software Tester salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
1 - 8 years exp.
₹2 Lakhs - ₹10 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
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44% more than the average Software Tester Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 8 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
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1 - 8 years exp. (412 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

Quality Assurance
Software Tester Salary
1 - 8 years exp. (45 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr

IT & Information Security
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1 - 6 years exp. (23 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 2 Mar 2025

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Software Tester salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2 Lakhs to ₹10 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 565 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Software Tester salaries

Last Updated: 2 Mar 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
1 year  (66 salaries)

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₹2 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr
2 years  (145 salaries)

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3 years  (152 salaries)

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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
4 years  (104 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
5 years  (60 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
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Top skills at Cognizant for Software Tester

Field Work Selenium Testing Vigilance SQL Banking Operations Java

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.5

Rated by 73 employees for salary & benefits

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 19 Sep 2023

2.0
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Likes

1. The company provides Cab Services which is a good 2. Good Exposure to Client Side projects 3. Work from home is provided

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  • Skill development - Good

Dislikes

1. No compensation is provided like fuel or petrol charges 2. Salary hike is very low as 4-6% per year 3. Work culture is not good some managers are old and don't understand and help there resources

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  • Salary - Poor
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Consulting Department

3.0
  •  posted on 11 May 2021

1.0
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Likes

Good learning opportunity from different BU In some project managers give chances to work freely in automation and they support and guide. If you have proof and genuine issues, HR do involve

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  • Skill development - Good

Dislikes

...t, Lots of internal politics for promotion , rating even for project movement, Less hike and bonus, Work life banance is tough in some project If you are lucky enough then only you will get good peaople/ colleagues/seniors/managers

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  • Salary - Bad
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 21 Feb 2025

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Likes

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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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

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

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IT & Information Security Department

2.0
  •  posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0
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Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

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

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  • Salary - Poor
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IT & Information Security Department

3.0
  •  posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0
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Likes

Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

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Cognizant Software Tester Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Software Tester at Cognizant?
Software Tester salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs for experience between 1 years to 8 years. According to our estimates it is 44% more than the average Software Tester Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 565 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.
How does the salary of a Software Tester at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Software Tester at Cognizant is 44% more than the average salary of a Software Tester in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What are the top skills required to work as a Software Tester at Cognizant?
Field Work, Selenium Testing, Vigilance, SQL and Banking Operations are some of the popular skills required to work as a Software Tester at Cognizant India.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Software Tester in India?
  • Zebra Technologies Software Tester Salary - ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
  • NTT Software Tester Salary - ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
  • Dell EMC Software Tester Salary - ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year
  • Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Software Tester Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹12.2 Lakhs per year
  • Tata Group Software Tester Salary - ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Software Tester in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
  • NTT Data Software Tester Salary - ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹9.1 Lakhs per year
  • Accenture Software Tester Salary - ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
  • IBM Software Tester Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs per year
  • TCS Software Tester Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
  • Capgemini Software Tester Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Tester at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Software Tester at Cognizant ranges between ₹51,074 per month to ₹52,278 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Software Tester salary in India which ranges between ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 years to 8 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Software Tester at Cognizant?
According to AmbitionBox, 39% of the Cognizant Software Testers reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 22% reported a notice period of 2 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 311 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Software Tester salary in India ranges between ₹2 Lakhs to ₹10 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 565 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.