Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad Software Tester Salaries by 70+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 7 years exp.

₹1.9 Lakh - ₹10.4 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (97%)

₹6 Lakhs

Variable (3%)

₹0.2 Lakh

20% 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. (52 salaries)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
Quality Assurance Software Tester Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Software Tester Salary 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr

Last Updated: 23 Jan 2025

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Cognizant Software Tester Salary

1 - 7 years exp. (72 salaries)

₹1.9 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr

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TCS Software Tester Salary 0 - 10 years exp. (163 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 15% less
Infosys Software Tester Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (33 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 30% less
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Wipro Software Tester Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (71 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 27% less
HCLTech Software Tester Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (45 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr 13% less
Tech Mahindra Software Tester Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (77 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr 21% less
Capgemini Software Tester Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (56 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 14% less
IBM Software Tester Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (46 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr 14% less
Accenture Software Tester Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (49 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr 14% less
LTIMindtree Software Tester Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (25 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr 19% less
Genpact Software Tester Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 35% less
HCL Group Software Tester Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 21% less
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DXC Technology Software Tester Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr 30% less
Virtusa Consulting Services Software Tester Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr 20% less

Software Tester salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1.9 Lakh to ₹10.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 72 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Software Tester salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Last Updated: 23 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (12 salaries)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
2 years (19 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
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3 years (23 salaries)	₹2.9 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
4 years (12 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.9 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr
6 years (3 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹14.8 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Software Tester

Field Work Vigilance Banking Operations

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3.6

Rated by 9 employees for salary & benefits

Software Tester in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 19 Sep 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

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

Salary - Poor

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Software Tester in Kolkata, Bangalore

Consulting Department

3.0

• posted on 11 May 2021

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

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

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

Salary - Bad

+1 more

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

+3 more

Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

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

Skill development - Poor

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What is the salary of Software Tester at Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

Software Tester salary at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹10.4 Lakhs for experience between 1 years to 7 years. According to our estimates it is 20% more than the average Software Tester Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 72 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad.

How does the salary of a Software Tester at Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Software Tester at Cognizant is 20% more than the average salary of a Software Tester in Hyderabad / Secunderabad. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Software Tester at Cognizant?

Field Work, Vigilance and Banking Operations are some of the popular skills required to work as a Software Tester at Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad.

What is the salary of a Software Tester in companies similar to Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

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Capgemini Software Tester Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
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Accenture Software Tester Salary - ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹9.2 Lakhs per year
TCS Software Tester Salary - ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Tester at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The estimated take-home salary of a Software Tester at Cognizant ranges between ₹47,420 per month to ₹48,543 per month in Hyderabad / Secunderabad. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Software Tester salary in India which ranges between ₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹10.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 years to 7 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Software Tester at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

According to AmbitionBox, 48% of the Cognizant Software Testers in Hyderabad / Secunderabad reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 19% reported a notice period of 1 Month and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 46 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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