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Cognizant Softwaretest Engineer salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Annual salary range
1 - 7 years exp.
₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹11.1 Lakhs
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19% more than the average Softwaretest Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 7 years of experience

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1 - 7 years exp. (613 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr

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1 - 6 years exp. (27 salaries)
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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹10.9 L/yr

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Softwaretest Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹11.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 759 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.9

Rated by 24 employees for salary & benefits

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 27 Jan 2024

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great work-life balance and Job security is high and onsite opportunity is also high. But every thing is depend on the project on which u work

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very low salary but work load is high and appraisal bonus is also low.But every thing is depend on the project on which u work

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BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0
  •  posted on 11 Jan 2025

2.0
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Company culture was very good. Senior management was also good.

Dislikes

...security, suddenly one day you will know that now your not part of your project. Salary and other benefits are very less as compared to other it company.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 08 Jan 2025

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I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

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Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 05 Jan 2025

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In my current project there is some flexibility of work but when compared to other projects it is hell

Dislikes

There are many points 1. promotion criteria which is worst in all mnc. 2. salary hike is negligible. 3. even there is no such activities happened which makes you motivated through out the year.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 04 Jan 2025

5.0
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Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.

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No work life balance. No projects in company so they silently fires. Not so good culture. Not so get promotion(1-5%hike only) or no benefits (whole year). Not that much bonus yearly.

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Cognizant Softwaretest Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Softwaretest Engineer at Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
Softwaretest Engineer salary at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹11.1 Lakhs for experience between 1 years to 7 years. According to our estimates it is 19% more than the average Softwaretest Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 759 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad.
How does the salary of a Softwaretest Engineer at Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Softwaretest Engineer at Cognizant is 19% more than the average salary of a Softwaretest Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Softwaretest Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
  • DXC Technology Softwaretest Engineer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Softwaretest Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
  • Capgemini Softwaretest Engineer Salary - ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
  • NTT Data Softwaretest Engineer Salary - ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
  • Wipro Softwaretest Engineer Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹11.5 Lakhs per year
  • HCL Infosystems Softwaretest Engineer Salary - ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
  • IBM Softwaretest Engineer Salary - ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Softwaretest Engineer at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
The estimated take-home salary of a Softwaretest Engineer at Cognizant ranges between ₹52,207 per month to ₹53,503 per month in Hyderabad / Secunderabad. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Softwaretest Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹11.1 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 Softwaretest Engineer at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
According to AmbitionBox, 59% of the Cognizant Softwaretest Engineers 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 265 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Softwaretest Engineer salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹11.1 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 759 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.