Average annual salary for most employees Salary comparison with similar companies Estimated monthly take-home salary36% more than the average Software Tester Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 7 years of experience
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Engineering - Software & QA
Software Tester Salary
1 - 7
years
exp.
(413
salaries)
|  ₹2 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr |
Quality Assurance
Software Tester Salary
1 - 5
years
exp.
(46
salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Software Tester Salary
1 - 5
years
exp.
(20
salaries)
| ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr |
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 TCS Software Tester Salary
0 - 9 years exp. (1k salaries) | ₹2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 
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 UST Software Tester Salary
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3%
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 Capgemini Software Tester Salary
0 - 6 years exp. (356 salaries) | ₹2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
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 Accenture Software Tester Salary
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4%
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 Wipro Software Tester Salary
1 - 5 years exp. (306 salaries) | ₹2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
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 Tech Mahindra Software Tester Salary
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 HCLTech Software Tester Salary
1 - 5 years exp. (269 salaries) | ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr
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 Infosys Software Tester Salary
1 - 5 years exp. (214 salaries) | ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
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 IBM Software Tester Salary
2 - 6 years exp. (205 salaries) | ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 
6%
more | |
 DXC Technology Software Tester Salary
0 - 5 years exp. (58 salaries) | ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr
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 HCL Group Software Tester Salary
0 - 4 years exp. (52 salaries) | ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
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 Genpact Software Tester Salary
1 - 5 years exp. (43 salaries) | ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
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 Atos Software Tester Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (35 salaries) | ₹2 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr
1%
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 NTT Data Software Tester Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (27 salaries) | ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹8.9 L/yr
4%
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 NTT DATA, Inc. Software Tester Salary
1 - 5 years exp. (14 salaries) | ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr
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 HCL Infosystems Software Tester Salary
1 - 4 years exp. (7 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
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 NTT Software Tester Salary
3 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹5.8 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
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 Dell EMC Software Tester Salary
0 - 3 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
29%
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 Zebra Technologies Software Tester Salary
2 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹8.9 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
75%
more | |
 Tata Group Software Tester Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
15%
more | |
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Experience wise Cognizant Software Tester salaries
Last Updated: 29 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 1 year (63 salaries) |
₹2
L/yr
- ₹5.2
L/yr
|
| 2 years (146 salaries) |
₹2
L/yr
- ₹7
L/yr
|
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| 3 years (155 salaries) |
₹2.3
L/yr
- ₹10
L/yr
|
| 4 years (106 salaries) |
₹2.3
L/yr
- ₹10.7
L/yr
|
| 5 years (63 salaries) |
₹3
L/yr
- ₹12.2
L/yr
|
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The top 10% of Software Tester at Cognizant earn more than ₹8.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹10.9 Lakhs per year. Software Tester 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 500+ Cognizant employees in India.
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- - Selenium Testing
- - Vigilance
- - SQL
- - Banking Operations
These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
| NTT | ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year |
| Zebra Technologies | ₹8.9 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year |
| Dell EMC | ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year |
| Societe Generale Global Solution Centre | ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹12.2 Lakhs per year |
| Tata Group | ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹11.0 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.
| IBM | ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year |
| Atos | ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹9.1 Lakhs per year |
| UST | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year |
| NTT Data | ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹8.9 Lakhs per year |
| Accenture | ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹10.1 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.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.2 Lakhs per year |
| 2 years | ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year |
| 3 years | ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year |
| 4 years | ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹10.7 Lakhs per year |
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Cognizant Software Tester salary
in
India
ranges between ₹2
Lakhs to ₹10
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
566
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.