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Cognizant Specialist Testing salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
2 - 8 years exp.
₹5 Lakhs - ₹13.5 Lakhs
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36% less than the average Specialist Testing Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 8 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
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2 - 8 years exp. (13 salaries)
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr

Quality Assurance
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2 - 3 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
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6 - 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹8.8 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 10 Mar 2025

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Specialist Testing salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 21 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Specialist Testing salaries

Last Updated: 10 Mar 2025

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2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹5 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr
3 years  (7 salaries)

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₹6.4 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr
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₹8.1 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr
6 years  (4 salaries)

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₹6 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr
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Top skills at Cognizant for Specialist Testing

Solution Design Penetration Testing Application Security Test Planning Information Security

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.8

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 30 Jan 2025

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Likes

Opportunities to learn, security of job

  • Job security - Good
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Dislikes

Management will not care about your problems. Salary is low compared to competitors. They'll change your project at September and for year end rating they'll simply say we haven't got chance to fully understand your capabilities as you've recently joined in the project. Every year this loop continues. No matter how hard you work or how many appreciations you get from client. "The more number of days you're in the same LOB, the more rating you'll get." (This is the excuse I've got when I questioned about the rating, despite having multiple client appreciations). This demotivates for sure!

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  • Salary - Poor
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IT & Information Security Department

4.0
  •  posted on 30 Jan 2025

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...fications. Also 50% reimbursement for other certifications related to your role. Salary is average, but not much competitive. Culture Depends on the project based on my 3 projects 1. Good 2. Great 3. Worst

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

Job security depends on situations. Few of my friends were in bench for more than 6 months, happily receiving salary without joining any project. While one of my friend was dismissed from cognizant because of not reporting to office during bench time. It all depends on the lead., my last project lead is a good man but a bad lead, he is new to cognizant as well. He doesn't even hear your suggestions and made me lose 3 months of night shift allowances worth 18,000

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IT & Information Security Department

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  •  posted on 29 Jan 2025

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Nothing to like about this company

Dislikes

0 work life balance Even if you live thousands of kms away they will drag you to come to office And forget about good salary or promotion Join this company only if you want to destroy your life and your mental health

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  • Salary - Bad
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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  •  posted on 22 Jan 2025

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Likes

Depends on your home manager, some are really supportive. 5-6 hours required from office (depends on the project), rest can be done from home, udemy access, cloud certifications

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Dislikes

Salary is too low, only ceo earns good money, exploiting freshers and playing with their careers. They don't have many projects, so most of the time people will be on bench. Promotions are delayed/cancelled based on their convenience citing reasons like utilization is less (common sense- it is less because the company has less projects). Promotions criteria are increased if you satisfy previous required criteria. Hikes are less than peanuts. Company culture is bad, no festival celebration nothing. Work-life balance depends on the project; if you have a project, then you're overloaded with work and if you don't, you're overloaded with stress as they can terminate you anyday. FEW OF THE LATERAL HIREES ARE PUT ON BENCH AND LATER TERMINATED AFTER 6 MONTHS. JOIN ONLY IF YOU WANT TO WASTE YOUR TIME AND CAREER.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 18 Jan 2025

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Likes

I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

Dislikes

Cognizant will not pay you well , Even if you are eligible for a better pay at the correct time they will release you from the project so that they don't have to promote you

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  • Salary - Poor
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Cognizant Specialist Testing Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Specialist Testing at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Specialist Testing at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 8 years).

The top 10% of Specialist Testing at Cognizant earn more than ₹11.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹13.5 Lakhs per year. Specialist Testing 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 20+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Specialist Testing at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Specialist Testing at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹62,613 to ₹64,204 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 8 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 20+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
What are the key skills required to be a Specialist Testing at Cognizant ?
To be a Specialist Testing at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

  • - Solution Design
  • - Penetration Testing
  • - Application Security
  • - Test Planning
  • - Information Security

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Specialist Testing in India?
Koch Business Solutions ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹8.7 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹24.3 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹21.5 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 Specialist Testing in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Specialist Testing at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

DXC Technology ₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
NTT Data ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc. ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹16.0 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 Specialist Testing at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Specialist Testing at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Specialist Testing can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
2 years ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹14.2 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹8.1 Lakhs to ₹9.1 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Specialist Testing salary in India ranges between ₹5 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 21 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.