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| Designation | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
Programmer Analyst Trainee Fresher (6.3k
salaries) |  ₹1 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr | |
Processing Executive Fresher (3.2k
salaries) | ₹1 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr | 4 job openings |
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Programmer Analyst Fresher (3.1k
salaries) | ₹2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | |
Trainee Programmer Fresher (679
salaries) | ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr | |
Senior Processing Executive Fresher (515
salaries) | ₹1.9 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr | 6 job openings |
Software Engineer Fresher (439
salaries) | ₹0.9 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr | 10 job openings |
Engineer Trainee Fresher (435
salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr | |
Process Associate Fresher (423
salaries) | ₹1 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr | |
Software Developer Fresher (307
salaries) | ₹2 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
Software Engineer Trainee Fresher (284
salaries) | ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr | |
Program Analyst Trainee Fresher (277
salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr | |
Graduate Trainee Fresher (245
salaries) | ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr | |
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GenC Fresher (189
salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr | |
Program Analyst Fresher (177
salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr | |
Analyst Fresher (176
salaries) | ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr | 2 job openings |
Trainee Fresher (162
salaries) | ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5.1 L/yr | |
Business Analyst Fresher (162
salaries) | ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | 4 job openings |
Process Executive Data Fresher (159
salaries) | ₹1.4 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr | |
Voice Process Executive Fresher (152
salaries) | ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr | |
Programmer Fresher (152
salaries) | ₹1.6 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr | |
Latest salaries by Cognizant employees
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Software Engineer
4 years exp.
₹9
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Programmer Analyst
4 years exp.
₹4.7
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Associate
4 years exp.
₹11.2
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3 years exp.
₹7
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Manager
12 years exp.
₹40
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Devops Engineer
5 years exp.
1d ago
Junior Software Developer
2 years exp.
1d ago
Senior Associate
8 years exp.
1d ago
Process Specialist
5 years exp.
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Automation Test Engineer
3 years exp.
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a junior software engineer
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Job offer in Malaysia - legit or scam?
Hey everyone,
I received a job proposal from Mindgraph for a Junior Mainframe Developer position in Malaysia (onsite). Not sure if it's a real deal.
They found my resume on Naukri and the offer includes:
* Experience: 3+ years on cardlink, VSAM, CICS, JCL
* Location: Malaysia (Accenture client in Kuala Lumpur)
* Notice: 0-60 days
* Benefits: One-way ticket, 1-week stay, medical insurance, visa.
Has anyone heard of Mindgraph or had a similar experience?
Note : This is a permanent position with Mindgragh and you need to work with our client Accenture - Malaysia (Kaula Lumpur) & we will provide one way Air Ticket from India - Malaysia, 1 Week Accommodation, Medical Insurance and will take care of the Visa process also.
Any insights would be appreciated!
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How much does Cognizant pay to its employees?
The average annual salary at Cognizant varies depending on the role, experience, and location. The salary ranges for some popular designations at Cognizant, are as follows:
The highest-paying role, Assistant Vice President IT, earns between ₹75 Lakhs to ₹1.5 Crore per year. The top 10% of employees earn more than ₹19.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹34 Lakhs per year. 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 salary estimates are based on data from 22.7k salaries submitted by Cognizant employees. Cognizant is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by its employees on the salary and benefits parameter.
| Programmer Analyst Trainee | ₹1 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year |
| Processing Executive | ₹1 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year |
| Programmer Analyst | ₹2 Lakhs to ₹8 Lakhs per year |
| Trainee Programmer | ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year |
The highest-paying role, Assistant Vice President IT, earns between ₹75 Lakhs to ₹1.5 Crore per year. The top 10% of employees earn more than ₹19.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹34 Lakhs per year. 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 salary estimates are based on data from 22.7k salaries submitted by Cognizant employees. Cognizant is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by its employees on the salary and benefits parameter.
What is the salary of a fresher at Cognizant in India?
The salary of a fresher at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1 Lakh to ₹21 Lakhs per year.This can vary depending on the role, location, and any additional perks or bonuses offered. For example:
| Fresher as a Programmer Analyst Trainee Salary | ₹1 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year |
| Fresher as a Processing Executive Salary | ₹1 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year |
| Fresher as a Programmer Analyst Salary | ₹2 Lakhs to ₹8 Lakhs per year |
| Fresher as a Trainee Programmer Salary | ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year |
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