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Cognizant Senior Software Developer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

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3 - 12 years exp.
₹8 Lakhs - ₹30 Lakhs
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Senior Software Developer Salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 1.2k latest salaries received from... Read more

25% more than the average Senior Software Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 12 years of experience

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3.4

Rated by 67 employees for salary & benefits

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  updated on 06 Jun 2025

3.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

Leaves (lots of leaves) Some good managers Good learning. You have udemy, multiple cloud partners. You can study for free. Colleagues are friendly. No strict office timing ( you can just stay for an hour and do wfh) Food is ok. If you are an extrovert, there are lot kf outreach programs. Transparency till higher management.

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Dislikes

Recently, After CEO change there are No promotion, No hikes and no good projects. They are loosing clients left and right, leading to less salary, heavy firing, cost cuts, less variable bay (even for 5 Rating, you'll get 2K hike) Mostly due to losing projects, there is mainly prod support or infra setup for US based companies. Some managers are heavily toxic, that they take personal vengeance with you.

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Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0
  •  updated on 03 May 2025

4.0
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Likes

Salary is good when you switch job to cognizant.

  • Salary - Good
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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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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  updated on 30 Apr 2025

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Likes

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

  • Skill development - Excellent
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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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I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

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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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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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Cognizant Senior Software Developer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Software Developer at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Senior Software Developer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 12 years).

The top 10% of Senior Software Developer at Cognizant earn more than ₹21.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹32.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Software 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 1100+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Software Developer at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Software Developer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,23,341 to ₹1,27,043 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 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 1100+ 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 Senior Software Developer in India?
Koch Business Solutions ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
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IBM ₹8.6 Lakhs to ₹34.9 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 Developer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Senior Software Developer at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Tech Mahindra ₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
Concentrix Catalyst ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Atos ₹15.1 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact ₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹27.6 Lakhs per year
NielsenIQ ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹22.5 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 Developer at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Senior Software Developer at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Software Developer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
3 years ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹25.3 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹23.5 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
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