Cognizant SQL and PL SQL Developer Salaries by 10+ Employees

1 - 6 years exp.

₹4 Lakhs - ₹9.8 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

51% more than the average SQL and PL SQL Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 6 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA SQL and PL SQL Developer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr
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IT & Information Security SQL and PL SQL Developer Salary 3 - 4 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹11.1 L/yr

Last Updated: 12 Dec 2024

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NTT DATA, Inc. SQL and PL SQL Developer Salary 2 - 3 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr 38% less

SQL and PL SQL Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 17 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant SQL and PL SQL Developer salaries

Last Updated: 12 Dec 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
2 years (4 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr
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3 years (3 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr
4 years (6 salaries)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 18 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

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

Salary - Poor

+4 more

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

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

Promotions - Poor

Programmer Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

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

Programmer Analyst in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 04 Jan 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary comes on time. Leaves also gets approved easily.

Salary - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

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.

Skill development - Poor

+4 more

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Cognizant SQL and PL SQL Developer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of SQL and PL SQL Developer at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a SQL and PL SQL Developer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 6 years).

The top 10% of SQL and PL SQL Developer at Cognizant earn more than ₹9.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹9.8 Lakhs per year. SQL and PL SQL Developer 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a SQL and PL SQL Developer at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a SQL and PL SQL Developer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹54,910 to ₹56,283 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 6 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 10+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What is the salary of a SQL and PL SQL Developer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

The salary of a SQL and PL SQL Developer at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Capgemini	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹9.8 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.

How the salary growth look like for a SQL and PL SQL Developer at Cognizant in India?

The salary growth for a SQL and PL SQL Developer at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a SQL and PL SQL Developer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹10.2 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant SQL and PL SQL Developer salary in India ranges between ₹4 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 17 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.