Cognizant Trainee Salaries by 200+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 2 years exp.

₹2.3 Lakhs - ₹5.5 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

55% more than the average Trainee Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 2 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Trainee Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (36 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Trainee Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (11 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Trainee Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (7 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations Trainee Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

Last Updated: 21 Mar 2025

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Trainee salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 2 years. Salary estimates are based on 209 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Trainee salaries

Last Updated: 21 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (166 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
1 year (39 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
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2 years (4 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Trainee

Salesforce Quality Center JIRA Requirement Analysis

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.5

Rated by 69 employees for salary & benefits

Trainee in Pune

QA Department

4.0

• posted on 12 Aug 2020

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I was intern in cognizant from jan to may and even after WFH they have given the salary. My friends who are not in the cognizant,they were not given salary. Team members and manager are co-operative.

Company culture - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

Skill development - 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

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

+4 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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Cognizant Trainee Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Trainee at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Trainee at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 2 years).

The top 10% of Trainee at Cognizant earn more than ₹4.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹5.5 Lakhs per year. Trainee 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 200+ Cognizant employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Trainee at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹27,849 to ₹29,245 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 2 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 200+ 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 Trainee at Cognizant ?

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

- Salesforce
- Quality Center
- JIRA
- Requirement Analysis

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 Trainee in India?

NTT	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
UST	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre	₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹7.6 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 Trainee in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Accenture	₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹5.7 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc.	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹3.8 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year
NTT Data	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹4.7 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 Trainee at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹4.3 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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