Cognizant Staff Engineer Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

9 - 16 years exp.

₹20 Lakhs - ₹36 Lakhs

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20% less than the average Staff Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 9 - 16 years of experience

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Last Updated: 31 Jan 2025

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Staff Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹20 Lakhs to ₹36 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Staff Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 31 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹27.5 L/yr - ₹35.1 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹26.8 L/yr - ₹34.3 L/yr
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11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹26.2 L/yr - ₹33.5 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹25.6 L/yr - ₹32.7 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.9 L/yr - ₹31.9 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.3 L/yr - ₹31.1 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹23.4 L/yr - ₹29.9 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Web Developer in Chennai

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

5.0

• posted on 01 Apr 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The company offers access to wellness programs designed to promote physical and mental wellbeing, ensuring employees can maintain a healthy worklife balance

Salary - Excellent

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Dislikes

Competitive salary and generous benefits package. Regular workshops are just one example of the company’s dedication to providing employees with the tools they need for success, inside and outside the office

Java Developer in Mumbai Suburban

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

4.0

• posted on 29 Mar 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The company actively encourages employees to share and implement new ideas, fostering a creative and dynamic workplace Loyal employees are consistently rewarded with enhanced benefits and bonuses over time, promoting job satisfaction and retention With a diverse team across different roles, freshers can expand their professional network early in their career

Salary - Good

+6 more

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Comprehensive benefits package Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and growth opportunities.

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Despite the fact that cognizant is not directly involved, the management team is the worst because I had a bad rating once and spoke with my HR about it. She said that it was illogical to claim to be able to speak Hindi, and they do not care about employees. While some employees are excellent, favoritism is a non-issue in the Kolkata office. I will not receive any better senior support that would help me start from scratch.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

...a result, you will be highly appreciated with a very bad rating and feedback. 5. salary is very low and there is no hike or promotion if you are not favourite candidate of your manager

Salary - Bad

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I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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Cognizant Staff Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Staff Engineer at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Staff Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 9 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Staff Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹36.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹36.0 Lakhs per year. Staff 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 4 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Staff Engineer at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Staff Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,74,758 to ₹1,81,523 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 9 years to 16 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 4 salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Staff Engineer in India?

Wipro	₹24.3 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year
NTT Data	₹20.2 Lakhs to ₹44.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹12.6 Lakhs to ₹52.0 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 Staff Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

IBM	₹19.8 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 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 Staff Engineer at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
9 years	₹27.5 Lakhs to ₹35.1 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹26.8 Lakhs to ₹34.3 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹26.2 Lakhs to ₹33.5 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹25.6 Lakhs to ₹32.7 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Staff Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹20 Lakhs to ₹36 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.