Cognizant Bangalore / Bengaluru Trainee Salaries by 10+ Employees

0 - 1 year exp.

₹2.3 Lakhs - ₹4.5 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

43% more than the average Trainee Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 1 year of experience

Interested in this particular role?

Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA Trainee Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (5 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
Login to view exact salary
Data Science & Analytics Trainee Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (4 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

Last Updated: 20 Jul 2024

Companies similar to Cognizant for Trainee in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Cognizant Trainee Salary

0 - 1 year exp. (16 salaries)

₹2.3 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS Trainee Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (37 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 26% less
Wipro Trainee Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (26 salaries)	₹1.3 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr 34% less	1 job opening
Login to view exact salary
Capgemini Trainee Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹1 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr 1% more
Atos Trainee Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr 16% less
Accenture Trainee Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹1 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr 5% less
Infosys Trainee Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (9 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr 6% less
Tech Mahindra Trainee Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr 9% less

Trainee salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience. Salary estimates are based on 16 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Trainee salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Last Updated: 20 Jul 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (12 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
Login to view exact salary
1 year (4 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

Similar Designation salaries in Cognizant

Programmer Analyst Salary

(10k salaries)

₹2.4 L/yr - ₹9.35 L/yr

Senior Associate Salary

(7.7k salaries)

₹9 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr

Software Engineer Salary

(4k salaries)

₹2 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr

Technical Lead Salary

(3.9k salaries)

₹6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

Devops Engineer Salary

(1.2k salaries)

₹3.83 L/yr - ₹16.37 L/yr

Java Developer Salary

(396 salaries)

₹2.4 L/yr - ₹14.59 L/yr

System Engineer Salary

(358 salaries)

₹1.05 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

Senior Engineer Salary

(53 salaries)

₹7.71 L/yr - ₹22.51 L/yr

Web Developer Salary

(38 salaries)

₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr

Project Engineer Salary

(19 salaries)

₹5.2 L/yr - ₹17.98 L/yr

Top skills at Cognizant for Trainee

Salesforce Quality Center JIRA Requirement Analysis

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

1.2

Rated by 4 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

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 18 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

Dislikes

Cognizant will not pay you well , Even if you are eligible for a better pay at the correct time they will release you from the project so that they don't have to promote you

Salary - Poor

+4 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

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

Programmer Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

see more salary related reviews

Discover interview dos and don'ts from real experiences

What people are saying about Cognizant

View All

a snowflake developer

1w (edited)

Novartis Job Offer

Hi everyone, I have 3.6 years of IT experience and currently work at a service-based company in Pune. My current CTC is 14 LPA (13.5 LPA fixed). I recently received an offer from Novartis Hyderabad as Data Analyst level 3 with a CTC of 19.9 LPA (18.3 LPA fixed). Is this a good offer, or is it on the lower side for my experience? Would appreciate your suggestions! Any answers from people working at Novartis pls ?

Got a question about Cognizant?

Ask anonymously on communities.

Cognizant Trainee Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Trainee at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The average salary of a Trainee at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 1 year).

The top 10% of Trainee in Bangalore / Bengaluru at Cognizant earn more than ₹4.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹4.5 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Trainee at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The estimated take-home salary of a Trainee at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹27,545 to ₹28,946 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 1 year.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 10+ 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 in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

To be a Trainee at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru, 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?

Capgemini

₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹5.5 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 Bangalore / Bengaluru?

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

Accenture	₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹4.7 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹3.6 Lakhs per year
Atos	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹6.0 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 Trainee at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

Tell us how to improve this page.

Home >
Salaries >
Cognizant Salaries >
Cognizant Trainee Salaries >
Cognizant Trainee Salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Cognizant Trainee salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 16 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.