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Cognizant Backend Developer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

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₹3 Lakhs - ₹10.8 Lakhs
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Backend Developer Salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 94 latest salaries received... Read more

29% less than the average Backend Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 6 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 30 Apr 2025

1.0
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Likes

1. High pay while joining. 2. work life balance 3. No micro monitoring

  • Skill development - Excellent
  • +4 more

Dislikes

1. No promotion and salary hike, so try to get high salary while joining. 2. Managers won't recognise your work while providing rating and appraisal meetings.

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  • Salary - Bad
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Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 26 Apr 2025

2.0
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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

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  • Salary - Poor
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Project Associate in Pune

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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Salary is good at the time Joining but later increments will be less like upto 7 % Skill development is good

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No promotion clarity even you are eligible No work life balance, you'll be stretching a lot if it's US project While giving Rating they will check minor things like timesheet or truTime if WFH is submitted on time or not, are you favorite of manager , just a reason to give less rating.

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The night shift allowance, 6th day allowance is better than some other organizations.

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Many things, toxic office politics, unpaid overtime, over-the-top cost-cutting practices, slow growth, biased ratings, code of conduct malpractice, biased regionalism, fraudulent HR practices etc.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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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.

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Cognizant Backend Developer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Backend Developer at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 6 years).

The top 10% of Backend Developer at Cognizant earn more than ₹9.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹16.0 Lakhs per year. Backend Developer 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 90+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Backend Developer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹51,169 to ₹52,376 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 6 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 90+ 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 Backend Developer at Cognizant ?
To be a Backend Developer at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

  • - Java
  • - Microservices
  • - AEM
  • - Java
  • - Java Spring Boot

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 Backend Developer in India?
IBM ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year
Koch Business Solutions ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact ₹8.6 Lakhs to ₹13.1 Lakhs per year
NielsenIQ ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹11.8 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹14.0 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 Backend Developer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Backend Developer at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

NTT Data ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹12.9 Lakhs per year
UST ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹10.7 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.2 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹9.8 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 Backend Developer at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Backend Developer at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Backend Developer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
Fresher ₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
1 year ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹8.4 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
and so on.

Top skills at Cognizant for Backend Developer

Java Microservices AEM Java Java Spring Boot Spring Boot Microservices Osgi Cq5 AWS Hibernate Shopify Spring Boot Magento Kafka

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