Cognizant employees working as Programmer Analyst Trainee in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 17 ratings. This is 47% higher than the average of Programmer Analyst Trainee professionals at Cognizant worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Programmer Analyst Trainee ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at ₹0 per year (estimate) and goes up to ₹0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Programmer Analyst Trainee at Cognizant is ₹106,121 per year or ₹51 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly ₹144,423 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between ₹91,637 (25th percentile) and ₹124,939 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6,206 salaries submitted by Cognizant Programmer Analyst Trainee professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.