Cognizant reviews

3.5

7% would recommend to a friend

(82,808 total reviews)
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Ravi Kumar S

47% approve of CEO

9% positive business outlook

Cognizant has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 82,808 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cognizant employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the IT (Information Technology) industry (3.7 stars).

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4.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Excellent work-life balance and a highly convenient working environment. The company provides great operational support, including dependable cab facilities and hassle-free internet bill reimbursement, making it very comfortable to manage daily tasks.

Cons

The overall compensation is significantly lower than market standards. Salary growth and increments are slow, which makes financial progression difficult despite the positive work culture.

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