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Cognizant SE salaries in India

Annual salary range
2 - 6 years exp.
₹4.9 Lakhs - ₹12.2 Lakhs
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SE Salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹12.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 12 latest salaries received from various employees... Read more

36% less than the average SE Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 6 years of experience

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Last Updated: 13 Nov 2024

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Cognizant SE salaries by

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2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹5.6 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr
4 years  (3 salaries)

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₹5.6 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
5 years  (5 salaries)

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₹5.6 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹9.2 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr

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I have 5+ years of experience in springboot microservices, currently working in CTS and having 10L CTC , wanted to switch in Infosys or Accenture like companies, how much should I ask for 15L-18L ? Just worried if I ask more they can reject my application, please help me with some numbers
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5.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0
  •  updated on 03 May 2025

4.0
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Salary is good when you switch job to cognizant.

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Dislikes

No work life balance. I got project in another technology to the one I was hired for. There is lot of work pressure. It feels like a hanging sword. Any moment you can be fired .

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  • Job security - Bad
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Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0
  •  updated on 24 Apr 2025

1.0
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Nothing

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Variable pay is not paid properly, income is taxed incorrectly, salary hike are postponed frequently, manager are not 1-1 relationship its a matrix system and home manager changes every 3 to 6 months, managers always deligate their own work to associates

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  • Salary - Bad
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  updated on 15 Apr 2025

4.0
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Work-life balance, Salary, Job security, Skill development, Work satisfaction & Company culture

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

Hike Percentage, Expecting contribution more on the community side even we contributed a lot in the project in multiple areas apart from the project activities and they give reason to reduce the rating.

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Marketing & Communication Department

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  •  updated on 06 Apr 2025

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I am getting salary is the only good thing here. Also, if you keep working as per your toxic manager without putting anything to change or any other demand. You can work here for a long.

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  • Job security - Good

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Work-life balance is worst: As we do not get leaves even on the most auspicious festivals even if it is Holi, Diwali or any national festival. Skill development: Very unsatisfactory as we never came across any management who discusses such things. Wo don't even get time to complete the mandatory training. We only skip videos and use the answer that our management shares to pass the trainings. Company culture: There are some good managers and team leads out there but most of them doesn't seema to create a good culture. They only know how to spread toxicity and tourcher people. Even for one day leave or any emergency they behave like the clouds will come on the ground. Promotion: This doesn't happens generally with those who really work hard and giving their 100 percent The organisation and HR should connect individuals to know about such situations and take some hard decisions to fix them.

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IT & Information Security Department

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  •  updated on 29 Mar 2025

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What I like most about cognizant is their toxic work culture and politics. To be honest, if there were jobs offers I wud have left cognizant, unfortunately my career is losing grip because of Emi's and rent pay. They just only pay you 20k for 4 years, no promotions, no awards, no recognition and no growth. And they ( Home Managers) fake all their policies and they humiliate people in front of all the teammates and colleagues, likewise in front of 40-50 group ppls if there is work done 80/100 % and if we ask about wholesome variables pay and incentives, they forced you to go to cognizant portal and give resignation. I have every screenshot of humiliation and disrespectful and cheating of my managers and other project heads

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Dislikes everything and not satisfied. If they give 1L per month working salary, I won't work for them

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Cognizant SE Salary FAQs

What is the salary of SE at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a SE at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹12.2 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 6 years).

The top 10% of SE at Cognizant earn more than ₹12.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹12.6 Lakhs per year. SE 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 SE at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a SE at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹60,275 to ₹61,799 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹12.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years 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 10+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for SE in India?
NTT Data ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹9.7 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹15.9 Lakhs per year
UST ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹14.6 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 SE in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a SE at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

TCS ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹12.8 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹11.6 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹8.9 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹8.0 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 SE at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a SE at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a SE can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
2 years ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹7.1 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹12.2 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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Cognizant SE salary in India ranges between ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹12.2 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 12 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.