QA Engineer Salaries at Cognizant Technology Solutions
5 salary records · Early data · QA Engineer is the most reported role
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QA Engineer salaries at Cognizant Technology Solutions range from ₹9.38L (P25) to ₹10.95L (P75), with a median CTC of ₹10.45L. At the median that's about ₹82K/month take-home under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27). The most reported roles are QA Engineer. All submissions are anonymous.
Compensation distribution
Cognizant Technology Solutions QA Engineer: CTC to in-hand (FY 2026-27)
₹82K/month take-home at the median · new tax regime (FY 2026-27)
| Band | CTC | Fixed pay | Monthly take-home New regime |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| P25 | ₹9.38L | ₹8.80L | ₹69K | Calculate → |
| Median | ₹10.45L | ₹10.45L | ₹82K | Calculate → |
| P75 | ₹10.95L | ₹10.95L | ₹86K | Calculate → |
Each band is that percentile of CTC and of fixed pay (CTC minus stock and bonus). Take-home is worked out from the fixed pay: new tax regime (FY 2026-27), basic at 50% of fixed pay, metro HRA, employee PF at 12% of basic, professional tax. The old regime only comes out ahead with large deductions — check yours in the calculator.
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What is the average QA Engineer salary at Cognizant Technology Solutions in India?
Based on anonymous submissions, the median CTC for QA Engineer roles at Cognizant Technology Solutions is ₹10.45L. That's about ₹82K/month take-home under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27). The 25th percentile is ₹9.38L and the 75th percentile is ₹10.95L.
Is this salary data verified?
The data is anonymously self-reported 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 take-home is worked out from fixed pay — CTC minus stock and bonus, which don't arrive with the monthly salary — under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27), with basic at 50% of fixed pay, metro HRA, employee PF at 12% of basic and professional tax. Use “Calculate” on any band to open the full breakdown in the In-Hand calculator.
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What is the QA Engineer salary structure at Cognizant Technology Solutions?
QA Engineer packages at Cognizant Technology Solutions typically include fixed pay, variable bonus, and sometimes RSU/ESOP. Median CTC is ₹10.45L (P25 ₹9.38L, P75 ₹10.95L). Monthly take-home at the median is about ₹82K under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27).