Cognizant SQL Developer Salaries by 100+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 5 years exp.

₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹10.3 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

19% more than the average SQL Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 5 years of experience

Interested in this particular role?

Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA SQL Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (101 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
IT & Information Security SQL Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
Login to view exact salary
Data Science & Analytics SQL Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr
Project & Program Management SQL Developer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr
Engineering - Hardware & Networks SQL Developer Salary 3 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr

View all

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

Companies similar to Cognizant for SQL Developer

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS SQL Developer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (627 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr 16% less
Wipro SQL Developer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (229 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 23% less
Login to view exact salary
Tech Mahindra SQL Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (164 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 17% less
Accenture SQL Developer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (144 salaries)	₹2.9 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr 20% more
Infosys SQL Developer Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (109 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 7% less
Capgemini SQL Developer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (107 salaries)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 6% less
IBM SQL Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (101 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr 8% more
HCLTech SQL Developer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (89 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹8.9 L/yr 25% less
Genpact SQL Developer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (56 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹11.6 L/yr 17% more
DXC Technology SQL Developer Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (26 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr 13% less
HCL Group SQL Developer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 10% less
Login to view exact salary
UST SQL Developer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹4.4 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr 8% more
NTT DATA, Inc. SQL Developer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹4.3 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr 21% more
HCL Infosystems SQL Developer Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 33% less

SQL Developer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 185 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant SQL Developer salaries

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (24 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
2 years (53 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr
Login to view exact salary
3 years (56 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr
4 years (39 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
5 years (13 salaries)	₹5.6 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr

Similar Designation salaries in Cognizant

Plsql Developer Salary

(378 salaries)

₹2.35 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr

Web Developer Salary

(176 salaries)

₹2 L/yr - ₹10.38 L/yr

Java Developer Salary

(1.6k salaries)

₹2.4 L/yr - ₹14.68 L/yr

Software Developer Salary

(6.1k salaries)

₹2.31 L/yr - ₹20.58 L/yr

Salesforce Developer Salary

(1.8k salaries)

₹3.03 L/yr - ₹14.25 L/yr

Lead Engineer Salary

(63 salaries)

₹7.5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

Application Developer Salary

(221 salaries)

₹3.99 L/yr - ₹14.33 L/yr

Technical Lead Salary

(17.6k salaries)

₹5.94 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

Senior Engineer Salary

(243 salaries)

₹6.5 L/yr - ₹25.64 L/yr

Team Lead Salary

(7.4k salaries)

₹5.28 L/yr - ₹18.68 L/yr

Top skills at Cognizant for SQL Developer

Python SQL Development Stored Procedures SQL Python Development SQL Development SQL Server Web Development SQL T - SQL Spark Triggers Agile Methodology RFP Hive

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.9

Rated by 9 employees for salary & benefits

Programmer Analyst in Noida

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 06 Feb 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

For me provide learning and development opportunities such as certification vouchers from various companies.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

For me not giving salary hike as per my payable work for last 3 years but it depends on projects to projects and manager's not a company issue.

Programmer Analyst in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0

• posted on 04 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Worst of Worstest. no sleep no hike no work life balance toxic co workers no cab facility no proper response we dont know who is our HR till we resigned. never Join Cts.

Dislikes

everything. expect for some sweet peope I meet there. worst

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Programmer Analyst in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 30 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Opportunities to learn, security of job

Job security - Good

+1 more

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!

Salary - Poor

+1 more

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

1.0

• posted on 29 Jan 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

+1 more

Dislikes

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

Skill development - Poor

+3 more

see more salary related reviews

Discover interview dos and don'ts from real experiences

What people are saying about Cognizant

View All

a snowflake developer

1w (edited)

Novartis Job Offer

Hi everyone, I have 3.6 years of IT experience and currently work at a service-based company in Pune. My current CTC is 14 LPA (13.5 LPA fixed). I recently received an offer from Novartis Hyderabad as Data Analyst level 3 with a CTC of 19.9 LPA (18.3 LPA fixed). Is this a good offer, or is it on the lower side for my experience? Would appreciate your suggestions! Any answers from people working at Novartis pls ?

Got a question about Cognizant?

Ask anonymously on communities.

Cognizant SQL Developer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of SQL Developer at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a SQL Developer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 5 years).

The top 10% of SQL Developer at Cognizant earn more than ₹9.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹13.1 Lakhs per year. 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 100+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a SQL Developer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹45,548 to ₹46,630 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹10.3 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 100+ 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 SQL Developer at Cognizant ?

To be a SQL Developer at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

- Python
- SQL Development
- Stored Procedures
- SQL
- Python Development

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 SQL Developer in India?

NTT DATA, Inc.	₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹11.8 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹12.3 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹11.6 Lakhs per year
UST	₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹11.4 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹11.0 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 SQL Developer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

The salary of a 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	₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.5 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 Developer at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹7.3 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

Tell us how to improve this page.

Cognizant SQL Developer Salaries by Location

Home >
Salaries >
Cognizant Salaries >
Cognizant SQL Developer Salaries

Cognizant SQL Developer salary in India ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 185 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Cognizant SQL Developer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Companies similar to Cognizant for SQL Developer

Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant SQL Developer

Experience wise Cognizant SQL Developer salaries

Similar Designation salaries in Cognizant

Top skills at Cognizant for SQL Developer

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

Programmer Analyst in Noida

Programmer Analyst in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Programmer Analyst in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Cognizant SQL Developer Salary FAQs

Tell us how to improve this page.

Cognizant SQL Developer Salaries by Location