Cognizant Test Architect Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

8 - 16 years exp.

₹12.7 Lakhs - ₹30 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (94%)

₹22.6 Lakhs

Variable (6%)

₹1.6 Lakh

At par with the average Test Architect Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 8 - 16 years of experience

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Last Updated: 14 Feb 2025

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Test Architect salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹12.7 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 18 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Test Architect salaries

Last Updated: 14 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14.8 L/yr - ₹36.3 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹20 L/yr - ₹38.4 L/yr
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10 years (3 salaries)	₹12.7 L/yr - ₹40.4 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹21.2 L/yr - ₹27.1 L/yr
12 years (4 salaries)	₹16.8 L/yr - ₹26.8 L/yr
13 years (4 salaries)	₹18.5 L/yr - ₹46.6 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19.5 L/yr - ₹48.6 L/yr
15+ years (3 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Test Architect in Chennai

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 18 Jul 2020

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...ammates if you are lucky enough to get it.Appraisals are complex sudoku jumbles.salary hike is a dream, what is bonus?

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Layoffs during covid19 and salary cuts ,higher management leaving in bulk or laidoff,. resources on bench increasing day by day.overall strategy and future prospects are gloom n doom with 0 expectations

Salary - Poor

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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

Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

Skill development - Excellent

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Dislikes

Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Project Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

MNC benefits.

Dislikes

...you will come across all IT companies. Just learn to survive, upskill and excel. Do not depend on your job or salary, have multiple streams of income without moonlighting and switch jobs whenever you get a good opportunity. Work for your own success not for the company.

Salary - Poor

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What is the salary of Test Architect at Cognizant?

Test Architect salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹12.7 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs for experience between 8 years to 16 years. According to our estimates it is 1% more than the average Test Architect Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 18 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a Test Architect at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Test Architect at Cognizant is 1% more than the average salary of a Test Architect in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Test Architect at Cognizant?

Salesforce, Automation Testing, Equity Research and Automation Testing are some of the popular skills required to work as a Test Architect at Cognizant India.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Test Architect in India?

Virtusa Consulting Services Test Architect Salary - ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini Test Architect Salary - ₹18.9 Lakhs to ₹30.5 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Test Architect in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

Wipro Test Architect Salary - ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
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IBM Test Architect Salary - ₹9.8 Lakhs to ₹36.7 Lakhs per year
Accenture Test Architect Salary - ₹12.5 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Test Architect at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Test Architect at Cognizant ranges between ₹1,53,990 per month to ₹1,59,816 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Test Architect salary in India which ranges between ₹12.7 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 16 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Test Architect at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 67% of the Cognizant Test Architects reported a notice period of 2 Months, 33% reported a notice period of 15 days or less.This is based on 6 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Test Architect salary in India ranges between ₹12.7 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 18 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.