Cognizant Chennai Test Professional Salaries by 100+ Employees

1 - 5 years exp.

₹1.5 Lakh - ₹4.7 Lakhs

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46% less than the average Test Professional Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 5 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Test Professional Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (86 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr
IT & Information Security Test Professional Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.4 L/yr
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Finance & Accounting Test Professional Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

Last Updated: 5 May 2024

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Cognizant Test Professional Salary

1 - 5 years exp. (109 salaries)

₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr

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DXC Technology Test Professional Salary 1 - 11 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr 167% more
Siemens Test Professional Salary 4 - 8 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹17.3 L/yr 305% more	6 job openings
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Hitachi Energy Test Professional Salary 8 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹13.3 L/yr 346% more
Fiserv Test Professional Salary 5 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹10.2 L/yr - ₹13.3 L/yr 275% more

Test Professional salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1.5 Lakh to ₹4.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 109 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Test Professional salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 5 May 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (12 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr
2 years (53 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
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3 years (31 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
4 years (12 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹3.9 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Test Professional

Server Monitoring Performance Testing Integration Testing Cobol Quality Engineering JCL Mainframe Testing Cics VSAM C Equity Research Penetration Testing Web Api J2Ee Web Technologies

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.2

Rated by 14 employees for salary & benefits

Test Professional in Chennai

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 25 Mar 2019

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

As of I'm concerned, I feel like not much of work pressure. And good batch mates as well as good team mates which made me feel more comfortable.

Company culture - Good

Dislikes

The first thing is the salary. Even though the science grads as well as the B.E grads are doing the same work, the science grads are not even getting half of what the B.E grads are getting.

Salary - Bad

+1 more

Test Professional in Coimbator

Human Resources Department

5.0

• posted on 05 Feb 2022

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work environment is excellent. The company policies are good. I had the best team mates who were always ready to help me and I learned so much there.

Skill development - Excellent

+3 more

Dislikes

The pay for Test Professionals were literally 1/3rd of what the PAT’s would get. We did the same job as them and we were underpaid. Wish this would change.

Salary - Poor

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

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

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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 Test Professional Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Test Professional at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Test Professional at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.7 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 5 years).

The top 10% of Test Professional in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹3.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹4.6 Lakhs per year. Test Professional 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 Professional at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Test Professional at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹20,507 to ₹22,163 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.7 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 Test Professional at Cognizant in Chennai?

To be a Test Professional at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Server Monitoring
- Performance Testing
- Integration Testing
- Cobol
- Quality Engineering

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 Professional in India?

Hitachi Energy	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹13.3 Lakhs per year
Siemens	₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹17.3 Lakhs per year
Fiserv	₹10.2 Lakhs to ₹13.3 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹9.3 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.

How the salary growth look like for a Test Professional at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.2 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹4.7 Lakhs per year

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