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Cognizant Senior Software Engineer salaries in Gurgaon / Gurugram (Updated 2025)

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2 - 12 years exp.
₹8.3 Lakhs - ₹27.3 Lakhs
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Senior Software Engineer Salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹27.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 72 latest salaries received from... Read more

19% more than the average Senior Software Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 12 years of experience

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What are the roles & responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant?

Application Development

  • Develop and maintain full stack applications using various technologies
  • Design and build reusable and reliable code
  • Participate in the entire application lifecycle including coding and debugging
  • Implement security and data protection measures

Collaboration and Mentorship

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design solutions

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Last Updated: 9 Jul 2025

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Senior Software Engineer in Gurgaon / Gurugram

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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It takes care of health and personal well beings. Hr really show concern in your life and regularly takes up call to know if all thing are going in your life apart from work.

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  • Skill development - Good

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Promotions and salary hikew.

  • Promotions - Poor

Senior Software Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  updated on 25 Sep 2023
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...2. In my case, I found my teammates more helpful than managers or tech leads. 3. If project revenue is good, salary hike will be good. Otherwise expect 5-8% hike.

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1. Toxic tech lead in my case. Micromanagement. 2. Internal politics is top notch. 3. More than 10 hours work on workdays, some Saturdays without extra pay.

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Senior Software Engineer in Pune

Engineering - Software & QA Department

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1. Onboarding and Induction: The Onboarding and Recruitment Process in Cognizant is very smooth. The induction was also very good. 2. Pay-scale: Salary is average with regards to what other Organizations will offer for a Senior IBM BPM Developer. 3. Work Life balance is average. 4. Learning Platforms: What I loved about Cognizant is their Skill Up program, every annual year you will be given opportunities to skill up on Cloud Platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, Azure and IBM Cloud. 2 certification vouchers are available every year. Learning platforms are also very good, you will get access to many platforms like udemy.

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  • Skill development - Good
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...uggle with IID for quite some time. The quality of work is also not that good. Appraisal and Variable Pay: I worked really hard to learn IID from scratch on my own and being the only Senior Associate, I mentored some newly hired Software Trainees as well. I am a good team player as well and never faced any escalation from Client side, still I got penny in the appraisal cycle and even my variable pay disbursement was not even close to 40% of my total variable of 45k. Team Structure: Think twice before joining Cognizant for an IBM BPM Developer profile, you may regret it later down the line. They are currently onboarding new graduate hires in the team only as a replacement for Senior Associates, so you might be the only resource who knows how to program in the team. Best of luck 🤞

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Senior Software Engineer in Client Location

Engineering - Software & QA Department

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Offer better salary compare to other service based company if you joining as lateral.

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It is same as other service based company. you won't get promotion until you ask for it, no matter how you are performing, how much time you already spent.

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Senior Software Engineer in Chennai

Engineering - Software & QA Department

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Compensation is very decent to me

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Cognizant is implementing ramp down across all the BU which is impacting the employee future, Managers do not value an individual unique strengths. Job security is very challenge in CTS for senior people

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Cognizant Senior Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in Gurgaon / Gurugram?
The average salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in Gurgaon / Gurugram typically ranges from ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹27.3 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 12 years).

The top 10% of Senior Software Engineer in Gurgaon / Gurugram at Cognizant earn more than ₹29.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹31.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Software Engineer 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 70+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in Gurgaon / Gurugram?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in Gurgaon / Gurugram typically ranges from ₹1,31,188 to ₹1,35,933 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹27.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 12 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 70+ 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 Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in Gurgaon / Gurugram?
To be a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in Gurgaon / Gurugram, the key skills required include:

  • - Java
  • - Spring Boot
  • - Software Engineering
  • - Core Java
  • - People Management

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 Senior Software Engineer in India?
IBM ₹14.2 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Concentrix Catalyst ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹29.5 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 Senior Software Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Gurgaon / Gurugram?
The salary of a Senior Software Engineer at companies similar to Cognizant in Gurgaon / Gurugram varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

NTT Data ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹27.7 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc. ₹11.6 Lakhs to ₹26.8 Lakhs per year
NEC ₹11.7 Lakhs to ₹23.4 Lakhs per year
Genpact ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹23.4 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology ₹9.1 Lakhs to ₹21.9 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 Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in Gurgaon / Gurugram?
The salary growth for a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in Gurgaon / Gurugram depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Software Engineer in Gurgaon / Gurugram can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
2 years ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹8.7 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹10.8 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹14.1 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Senior Software Engineer salary in Gurgaon / Gurugram ranges between ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹27.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 72 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.