Cognizant Software Testing Engineer 1 Salaries by 6 Employees

1 - 5 years exp.

₹2.2 Lakhs - ₹7 Lakhs

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Salary of majority employees

Fixed (94%)

₹4.3 Lakhs

Variable (6%)

₹0.3 Lakh

14% less than the average Software Testing Engineer 1 Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 5 years of experience

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Data Science & Analytics Software Testing Engineer 1 Salary 4 - 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Software Testing Engineer 1 Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Software Testing Engineer 1 Salary 4 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 4 May 2024

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Accenture Software Testing Engineer 1 Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr 1% more
TCS Software Testing Engineer 1 Salary 2 - 3 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 22% more
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HCLTech Software Testing Engineer 1 Salary 2 - 3 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 16% less
Wipro Software Testing Engineer 1 Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr 3% more
Infosys Software Testing Engineer 1 Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 22% more
IBM Software Testing Engineer 1 Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr 8% more
Genpact Software Testing Engineer 1 Salary 2 - 3 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹5.7 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 65% more
Tech Mahindra Software Testing Engineer 1 Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 25% more
Capgemini Software Testing Engineer 1 Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 9% more

Software Testing Engineer 1 salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Software Testing Engineer 1 salaries

Last Updated: 4 May 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹2.2 L/yr
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.9 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr
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3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

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Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

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3.0

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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

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

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• posted on 10 Jan 2025

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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

Senior Associate in Kolkata

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0

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

Promotions - Poor

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Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 24 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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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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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4.0

• posted on 28 Nov 2024

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Cognizant Software Testing Engineer 1 Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Software Testing Engineer 1 at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Software Testing Engineer 1 at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 5 years).

The top 10% of Software Testing Engineer 1 at Cognizant earn more than ₹7.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹7.0 Lakhs per year. Software Testing Engineer 1 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 6 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Testing Engineer 1 at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Software Testing Engineer 1 at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹34,100 to ₹35,353 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 5 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 6 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 Testing Engineer 1 in India?

Genpact	₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 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.

What is the salary of a Software Testing Engineer 1 in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

The salary of a Software Testing Engineer 1 at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

IBM	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹5.4 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹5.3 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹5.0 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 Testing Engineer 1 at Cognizant in India?

The salary growth for a Software Testing Engineer 1 at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Software Testing Engineer 1 can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹2.2 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹3.7 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹5.4 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Software Testing Engineer 1 salary in India ranges between ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹7 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 6 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.