Cognizant Chennai SQL Server Developer Salaries by 3 Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 5 years exp.

₹4.2 Lakhs - ₹9.5 Lakhs

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SQL Server Developer Salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 3 latest salaries received from... Read more

31% more than the average SQL Server Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 5 years of experience

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Cognizant SQL Server Developer Salary

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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr

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Years of experience	Avg. annual salary
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.9 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr

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Cognizant SQL Server Developer Salary FAQs

How the salary growth look like for a SQL Server Developer at Cognizant in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹8.4 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹9.2 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant SQL Server Developer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 3 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.