Is Cognizant a good company to work for?

Cognizant has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 128,058 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at Cognizant to a friend and 64% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Cognizant have been left by employees working as Senior Salesforce Developer , Senior Coordinator and SAP ABAP Developer .

Does Cognizant pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cognizant employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cognizant. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cognizant?

69% of Cognizant employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cognizant 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cognizant?

Associate (13805) , Programme Analyst (13114) , Senior Associate (5995) , Software Engineer (3473) , Programmer Analyst Trainee (2147) , Project Manager (1939) , Senior Process Executive (1923) , Associate - Projects (1828) , Manager (1812) , Senior Software Engineer (1337) , Software Developer (1279) , Process Executive (1170) , Programmer/Analyst (1129) , Technical Lead (1102) , Senior Manager (1070)

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 9359 reviews)); ""Still there a good work culture but it is not as good as it was in 2019" ((in 6397 reviews)); "The work environment was good and the company was very helpful in letting me complete my tasks" ((in 2980 reviews)); "Benefits are good and you get many projects across the world if you are planning to switch your client" ((in 2016 reviews)); "It's a good opportunity to learn new things and get an understanding of how things work in a team/project" ((in 1812 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 5362 reviews)); "The management is poor as it's a big company and has to manage a lot of things" ((in 3932 reviews)); "think they’re paying less compared to the market rate the bonus and salary hike is also limited" ((in 1919 reviews)); "Bad managers can disrupt your entire profile and you cant do anything to stop it." ((in 1737 reviews)); "No salary hike and rating system is not transparent" ((in 1736 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.

What Cognizant locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Ghaziabad , Lucknow , Thāne , Vijayawāda , Thiruvananthapuram , Coimbatore North , Eranakulam , Koch , Chen , Bhubaneshwar

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64% positive business outlook

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3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

3.2

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7K reviews

4.0

Jun 2, 2026

Supportive management in a good work environment, but no clear timelines for raises

Process specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work environment is good and the management is supportive

Cons

There are no standard timeline for increments

4.0

May 28, 2026

Positive culture and benefits, but growth can be slow

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Work Environment – Colleagues are generally supportive, creating a positive workplace culture. Strong Benefits – Full medical, dental, vision coverage, and decent paid time off are commonly praised. Work-Life Balance – Many employees report manageable hours compared to other IT service firms. Independence in Work – Less micromanagement; employees often have autonomy in completing tasks. Domain Expertise – Cognizant is recognized for strong expertise in CRM, ERP, and cloud technologies, which enhances innovation. Global Exposure – Opportunities to work with international clients and diverse projects. Quality Assurance Focus – Strong emphasis on secure, scalable solutions and QA practices.

Cons

Support Delays – Smaller or mid-sized projects sometimes face slower response times and scheduling issues. Performance Issues – Employees report occasional inefficiencies and slower decision-making. Customer Support Challenges – Some clients experience poor support responsiveness. Growth Limitations – Career progression can be slower depending on project allocation and client demands. Bureaucracy – Large organization structure can lead to red tape and slower innovation. Project Dependency – Employee experience varies widely; some projects are cutting-edge, while others feel stagnant.

4.0

May 29, 2026

Good salary but challenging project availability

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- High salary package - Work environment is good

Cons

- It is difficult to find development projects, as most of the available projects are related to technical support. - Variable incentive - Work-life balance depend on the project.

4.0

May 28, 2026

Positive work environment but unclear salary increases

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working environment. Work life balance depends on projects. Mine is very good.

Cons

Yearly increment is a big con. No fix month for the hike.

5.0

May 24, 2026

Great opportunities and culture, but pay lags behind

Workday functional consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities, culture, team work, environment, and flexibility

Cons

Compared to other companies, compensation and benefits are less. No yearly increments.

5.0

May 26, 2026

Enjoyable environment but challenging project experience

Process associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice place to work and enjoy the environment as well as cluture

Cons

Project Volo is the worst project ever in CTS

Cognizant Response

Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the overall environment and work culture, as creating a welcoming workplace is important to us. We are sorry to learn about your experience with a specific project and understand how challenging project experiences can impact overall satisfaction. We want our employees to have the best experience at work. That is why we run regular surveys where associates can share their feedback on leadership, project experience and team dynamics. These insights are reviewed carefully by our HR teams and leadership and are taken seriously to drive improvements. Your feedback helps highlight where experiences may not be consistent across projects and where additional support is needed. Perspectives like yours are valuable as we continue strengthening how projects and teams are supported.

4.0

Jun 2, 2026

Positive work environment, but low salary increases

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good work environment and management

Cons

Low Salary hike and bonus

3.0

May 28, 2026

Flexible timing in a good environment, but no raises

Asociates

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible timing, Good environment to work

Cons

No any increment or hike

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Supportive management in a good work environment, but no clear timelines for raises

Positive culture and benefits, but growth can be slow

Good salary but challenging project availability

Positive work environment but unclear salary increases

Great opportunities and culture, but pay lags behind

Enjoyable environment but challenging project experience

Positive work environment, but low salary increases

Flexible timing in a good environment, but no raises

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