Cognizant Pune SQL Developer Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 5 years exp.

₹3.5 Lakhs - ₹8.7 Lakhs

Avg. annual salary

Monthly In-hand Salary

SQL Developer Salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 22 latest salaries received from various... Read more

10% more than the average SQL Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 5 years of experience

Interested in this particular role? 1 job opening

Last Updated: 5 Jun 2025

Companies similar to Cognizant for SQL Developer in Pune

Cognizant SQL Developer Salary

1 - 5 years exp. (22 salaries)

₹3.5 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS SQL Developer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (84 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 14% less
Wipro SQL Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (50 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 25% less
Login to view exact salary
Infosys SQL Developer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (19 salaries)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr 18% less

Tech Mahindra SQL Developer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹10.9 L/yr 9% more
IBM SQL Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr 1% less
Accenture SQL Developer Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr 30% more
Atos SQL Developer Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 21% less
HCLTech SQL Developer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 22% less	1 job opening

Cognizant SQL Developer salaries by

Years of experience	Avg. annual salary
1 year (6 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
2 years (5 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
Login to view exact salary
3 years (5 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
4 years (5 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.3 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr

Similar Designation Salaries at Cognizant

Similar Designation	Avg. annual salary
Technical Lead Salary (2.6k salaries)	₹6.2 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
Software Developer Salary (774 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹22.1 L/yr
Login to view exact salary
Team Lead Salary (722 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr
Salesforce Developer Salary (351 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹16.9 L/yr
Java Developer Salary (253 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹17.8 L/yr
Plsql Developer Salary (29 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
Senior Engineer Salary (21 salaries)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr
Web Developer Salary (18 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr
Application Developer Salary (16 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹14.9 L/yr
Lead Engineer Salary (11 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr

View more similar designations

What people are saying about Cognizant

View All

a junior software engineer

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!

Got a question about Cognizant?

Ask anonymously on communities.

Prepare for Your Interview with Real Experiences!

View interviews

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

Senior Associate in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

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

+1 more

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 .

Job security - Bad

+3 more

Programmer Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• updated on 30 Apr 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

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.

Salary - Bad

+1 more

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• updated on 26 Apr 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

Dislikes

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

Salary - Poor

+4 more

Senior Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

1.0

• updated on 24 Apr 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

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

Salary - Bad

+4 more

Senior Associate in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• updated on 15 Apr 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

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.

see more salary related reviews

Cognizant SQL Developer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of SQL Developer at Cognizant in Pune?

The average salary of a SQL Developer at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 5 years).

The top 10% of SQL Developer in Pune at Cognizant earn more than ₹8.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹10.5 Lakhs per year. SQL 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 20+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a SQL Developer at Cognizant in Pune?

The estimated take-home salary of a SQL Developer at Cognizant in Pune typically ranges from ₹44,298 to ₹45,399 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 5 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 20+ 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 SQL Developer at Cognizant in Pune?

To be a SQL Developer at Cognizant in Pune, the key skills required include:

- Python
- SQL Development
- Stored Procedures
- SQL
- Python Development

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 SQL Developer in India?

Accenture	₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹10.9 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 SQL Developer in companies similar to Cognizant in Pune?

The salary of a SQL Developer at companies similar to Cognizant in Pune varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

IBM	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹7.6 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year
Atos	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹3.7 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 SQL Developer at Cognizant in Pune?

The salary growth for a SQL Developer at Cognizant in Pune depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a SQL Developer in Pune can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year

and so on.

Tell us how to improve this page.

Home >
Salaries >
Cognizant Salaries >
Cognizant SQL Developer Salaries >
Cognizant SQL Developer Salaries in Pune

Cognizant SQL Developer salary in Pune ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 22 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.