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| ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Cognizant
Softwaretest Engineer Salary
1 - 7 years exp. (660 salaries) |  ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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 TCS Softwaretest Engineer Salary
0 - 9 years exp. (653 salaries) | ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr 
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 HCLTech Softwaretest Engineer Salary
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 Wipro Softwaretest Engineer Salary
1 - 8 years exp. (463 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹12.1 L/yr 
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 Accenture Softwaretest Engineer Salary
1 - 8 years exp. (447 salaries) | ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
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 Tech Mahindra Softwaretest Engineer Salary
1 - 7 years exp. (302 salaries) | ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
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 Infosys Softwaretest Engineer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (279 salaries) | ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
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 Capgemini Softwaretest Engineer Salary
1 - 8 years exp. (235 salaries) | ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr At par | |
 IBM Softwaretest Engineer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (107 salaries) | ₹2 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
1%
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 NTT Data Softwaretest Engineer Salary
2 - 6 years exp. (96 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr At par | |
 HCL Group Softwaretest Engineer Salary
2 - 6 years exp. (94 salaries) | ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr
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 UST Softwaretest Engineer Salary
2 - 7 years exp. (76 salaries) | ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹13.2 L/yr
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 NTT DATA, Inc. Softwaretest Engineer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (47 salaries) | ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr
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 DXC Technology Softwaretest Engineer Salary
2 - 7 years exp. (45 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr
2%
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 Atos Softwaretest Engineer Salary
2 - 6 years exp. (21 salaries) | ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr
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 HCL Infosystems Softwaretest Engineer Salary
3 - 6 years exp. (7 salaries) | ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr
6%
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 Genpact Softwaretest Engineer Salary
2 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr
12%
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 NielsenIQ Softwaretest Engineer Salary
0 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹8.3 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
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 Concentrix Catalyst Softwaretest Engineer Salary
4 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries) | ₹8.1 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr
74%
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Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Softwaretest Engineer in Chennai
Experience wise Cognizant Softwaretest Engineer salaries in Chennai
Last Updated: 6 Apr 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 1 year (20 salaries) |
₹2.9
L/yr
- ₹7.9
L/yr
|
| 2 years (80 salaries) |
₹2.5
L/yr
- ₹8.5
L/yr
|
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| 3 years (166 salaries) |
₹2.5
L/yr
- ₹9.6
L/yr
|
| 4 years (220 salaries) |
₹3.2
L/yr
- ₹11.4
L/yr
|
| 5 years (120 salaries) |
₹3.5
L/yr
- ₹13.8
L/yr
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The top 10% of Softwaretest Engineer in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹9.9 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹13.2 Lakhs per year. Softwaretest 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 600+ Cognizant employees in India.
| Concentrix Catalyst | ₹8.1 Lakhs to ₹15.1 Lakhs per year |
| NielsenIQ | ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year |
| UST | ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹13.2 Lakhs per year |
| Wipro | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹12.1 Lakhs per year |
| Accenture | ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹12.0 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.
| DXC Technology | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year |
| NTT Data | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year |
| Capgemini | ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹11.5 Lakhs per year |
| IBM | ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year |
| HCL Infosystems | ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹10.8 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 | ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹7.9 Lakhs per year |
| 2 years | ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year |
| 3 years | ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs per year |
| 4 years | ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹11.4 Lakhs per year |
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Cognizant Softwaretest Engineer salary
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Chennai
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Lakhs to ₹12
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
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660
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.