Cognizant Salaries In India
11 anonymous entries ·
Median ₹13L ·
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Updated 19 Mar 2026
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What is the average salary at Cognizant in India?
Based on 11 anonymous submissions, the median CTC at Cognizant is ₹13.0L. The 25th percentile (P25) is ₹6.8L and the 75th percentile (P75) is ₹19.5L. This data covers Software Engineers and other roles across Indian offices.
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