Cognizant Pune Test Engineer Salaries by 100+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 7 years exp.

₹2.4 Lakhs - ₹10.3 Lakhs

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17% more than the average Test Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 7 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Test Engineer Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (94 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr
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Quality Assurance Test Engineer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Test Engineer Salary

1 - 7 years exp. (110 salaries)

₹2.4 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr

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Infosys Test Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (2k salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹7.9 L/yr 27% less	15 job openings
Wipro Test Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (436 salaries)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 22% less	98 job openings
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TCS Test Engineer Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (350 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.9 L/yr 14% less
Tech Mahindra Test Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (302 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 25% less	2 job openings
Accenture Test Engineer Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (143 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 1% more	1 job opening
Capgemini Test Engineer Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (130 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.9 L/yr 4% more	2 job openings
HCLTech Test Engineer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (118 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr 27% less	1 job opening
IBM Test Engineer Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (70 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr 36% more	1 job opening
Atos Test Engineer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (36 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 16% less
HCL Group Test Engineer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (22 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹5.9 L/yr 31% less
Zebra Technologies Test Engineer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr 4% more
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Genpact Test Engineer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 2% less
UST Test Engineer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 10% more

Test Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 110 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Test Engineer salaries in Pune

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (11 salaries)	₹1 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
2 years (28 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr
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3 years (45 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
4 years (12 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
5 years (8 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr
6 years (4 salaries)	₹5.8 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Test Engineer

Automation Testing Java Selenium Testing JMeter API Cucumber IVR SAS Macros SAS Load Runner Agile Testing Sales Invoice Test scripts Manual Testing

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.0

Rated by 13 employees for salary & benefits

Test Engineer in Pune

Consulting Department

5.0

• posted on 08 May 2021

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...nd culture.Teammates are supportive and the management is not much transparent. Company policies are good appraisals are ok ok and they give OK OK salary hike and bonus every year.

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

I feel its good Company to work with but the only thing is you wont be recognized until you work as a lead and once you select your track its almost impossible to change it. Rest is good.

Promotions - Poor

Test Engineer in Pune

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 02 Aug 2021

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The lively environment with the presence of bunch of youngsters across the country was a fun factor in the organisation.

Dislikes

... transparency from seniors in terms of career growth and learning opportunities. Additionally, freshers are been "exploited" completely regarding long work hours without additional pay.

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Test Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 27 Mar 2019

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The good thing is the pay which you will get at the end of the month, if you're working in client location you get 250rs per day, the growth is depends on your rapo with your lead and manager.

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

No job guarantee, if your contract expires with client they will ask you to move out immediately.

Job security - Poor

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

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

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What is the salary of Test Engineer at Cognizant in Pune?

The average salary of a Test Engineer at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 7 years).

The top 10% of Test Engineer in Pune at Cognizant earn more than ₹8.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹11.1 Lakhs per year. Test 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 100+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Test Engineer at Cognizant in Pune?

The estimated take-home salary of a Test Engineer at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹46,810 to ₹47,919 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 7 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 Test Engineer at Cognizant in Pune?

To be a Test Engineer at Cognizant in Pune, the key skills required include:

- Automation Testing
- Java
- Selenium
- Testing
- JMeter

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 Test Engineer in India?

IBM	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year
UST	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
Zebra Technologies	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.9 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 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 Test Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Pune?

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

Genpact	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.9 Lakhs per year
Atos	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 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 Test Engineer at Cognizant in Pune?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Test Engineer salary in Pune ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 110 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.