Does Cognizant pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cognizant employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cognizant. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cognizant?

7% of Cognizant employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cognizant 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cognizant?

Associate (13856) , Programme Analyst (13137) , Senior Associate (6017) , Software Engineer (3497) , Programmer Analyst Trainee (2153) , Project Manager (1945) , Senior Process Executive (1925) , Associate - Projects (1831) , Manager (1818) , Senior Software Engineer (1346) , Software Developer (1284) , Process Executive (1174) , Programmer/Analyst (1136) , Technical Lead (1110) , Senior Manager (1078)

What are the pros of working at Cognizant according to real employee reviews?

""work life balance is good and it also depends on the team and project you are working in"" ((in 9425 reviews)); ""Still there a good work culture but it is not as good as it was in 2019" ((in 6416 reviews)); "The work environment was good and the company was very helpful in letting me complete my tasks" ((in 2955 reviews)); "Benefits are good and you get many projects across the world if you are planning to switch your client" ((in 2054 reviews)); "It's a good opportunity to learn new things and get an understanding of how things work in a team/project" ((in 1779 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cognizant according to real employee reviews?

"Salary is less for people who stay there for a long time with more years of experience" ((in 5296 reviews)); "The management is poor as it's a big company and has to manage a lot of things" ((in 3936 reviews)); "Less pay and heard very less hikes were given" ((in 1956 reviews)); "No salary hike and rating system is not transparent" ((in 1770 reviews)); "Bad managers can disrupt your entire profile and you cant do anything to stop it." ((in 1739 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cognizant layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cognizant layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cognizant in 2026.

Cognizant reviews

3.5

7% would recommend to a friend

(83,052 total reviews)

Ravi Kumar S

47% approve of CEO

9% positive business outlook

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Cognizant has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 83,052 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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83K reviews

2.0

Sep 19, 2011

Difficult technology to work with and effects gone unappreciated

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Friendly People, Chinatown (food), Convenient, Flexible hours (if you have a good manager), free lunches (once every 2 months)

Cons

Low pay, Bad Leadership, No Knowledge sharing, Minimal Training, No Parking

2.0

Sep 19, 2011

good place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good onsite opportunities bus facilities available lots of projects available and potential for growth facilities throughout the city and around

Cons

politics is rampant. need to know people to get ahead

5.0

Sep 19, 2011

Great opportunity to work for a mission-driven company that truly impacts the heathcare industry

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

TriZetto plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry. The leadership team is highly motivated, and since new leadership arrived, highly aligned and moving in the right direction. The associates at TriZetto are very intelligent and capable, and the company is an innovator in one of the most important industries to our nation's success.

Cons

There is a lot of change underway at TriZetto. This is all for the good, but with change comes uncertainty, but more importantly, opportunity as well. For individuals looking to be part of something growing, changing, and impactful, TriZetto is a difficult place to beat. For individuals looking for routine and status-quo, they may find TrIZetto's pace too demanding.

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