Cognizant Technology Solutions Salary In Hyderabad
Median CTC ₹18.14L
· P25 ₹9.35L – P75 ₹23.34L
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6 salary records · Software Engineer is the most reported role
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Salaries at Cognizant Technology Solutions in Hyderabad range from ₹9.35L (P25) to ₹23.34L (P75), with a median CTC of ₹18.14L. The estimated monthly in-hand for the median CTC is ₹1.3L/month under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27). The most common roles reporting are Software Engineer. All data is anonymously self-reported — no sign-in required.
Compensation distribution
Salaries by role
| Role | Median | P25–P75 | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | ₹7.0L | ₹5.9L–₹21.3L | 3 |
Cognizant Technology Solutions in-hand salary in Hyderabad (FY 2026-27)
₹1.3L/month in-hand at the median CTC · new tax regime (FY 2026-27)
Monthly take-home after income tax, EPF, and professional tax. Assumes 40% basic salary, metro HRA, standard EPF. Actual take-home varies with salary structure.
| Band | CTC | Monthly In-Hand New Regime |
Monthly In-Hand Old Regime |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P25 | ₹9.4L | ₹73,992 | ₹66,232 | Calculate → |
| Median | ₹18.1L | ₹1.31L | ₹1.14L | Calculate → |
| P75 | ₹23.3L | ₹1.62L | ₹1.42L | Calculate → |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary at Cognizant Technology Solutions in Hyderabad?
Based on anonymous submissions, the median CTC at Cognizant Technology Solutions in Hyderabad is ₹18.1L (₹1.3L/month in-hand under the new tax regime). The P25 is ₹9.4L and P75 is ₹23.3L. Data is self-reported on in-hand.in.
Is this salary data verified?
The data is anonymously self-reported by engineers on in-hand.in. We validate that CTC values are non-zero and consistent (RSU + Bonus cannot exceed CTC). Individual entries may differ from market rates — use percentiles for a reliable picture.
How is monthly in-hand salary calculated?
Monthly in-hand is estimated using the new tax regime (FY 2026-27), 40% basic salary, and metro HRA rules. It reflects take-home after income tax, EPF, and professional tax. Click any row to load the exact salary in the In-Hand calculator.
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What is the salary structure at Cognizant Technology Solutions India?
Cognizant Technology Solutions India salaries typically consist of fixed pay (basic + HRA + allowances), variable bonus, and in some roles RSU/ESOP. Based on anonymous submissions, the median CTC is ₹18.1L with P25 at ₹9.4L and P75 at ₹23.3L. Monthly in-hand at the median is approximately ₹1.3L under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27).
What is the Cognizant Technology Solutions India salary breakup (CTC vs in-hand)?
At a median CTC of ₹18.1L, the monthly gross is approximately ₹1.5L. After income tax (new tax regime), employee EPF (12% of basic), and professional tax, the estimated monthly in-hand is ₹1.3L. Use the In-Hand calculator to get the exact CTC-to-in-hand breakdown for your salary.