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Cognizant Senior Software Tester salaries in India (Updated 2025)

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3 - 10 years exp.
₹7.8 Lakhs - ₹14.9 Lakhs
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Senior Software Tester Salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹14.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 10 years. Salary estimates are based on 58 latest salaries received from... Read more

20% more than the average Senior Software Tester Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 10 years of experience

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3 years  (5 salaries)

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₹7.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
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Rated by 5 employees for salary & benefits

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Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0
  •  updated on 03 May 2025

4.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

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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Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0
  •  updated on 24 Apr 2025

1.0
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Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

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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Likes

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

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  • Salary - Good
  • +5 more

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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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  updated on 20 Mar 2025

3.0
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Likes

As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

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  • Skill development - Good

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Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

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Consulting Department

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1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

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1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

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Cognizant Senior Software Tester Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Software Tester at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Senior Software Tester at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹14.9 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 10 years).

The top 10% of Senior Software Tester at Cognizant earn more than ₹14.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹15.9 Lakhs per year. Senior Software Tester 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 50+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Software Tester at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Software Tester at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹77,058 to ₹79,057 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹14.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 years to 10 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 50+ 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 Tester in India?
Wipro ₹8.8 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
Dell EMC ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹16.7 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 Tester in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Senior Software Tester at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Accenture ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹12.4 Lakhs per year
UST ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
Atos ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹9.5 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 Tester at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Senior Software Tester at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Software Tester can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
3 years ₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹11.6 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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