Cognizant employees working as Java Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 43% higher than the average of Java Software Developer professionals at Cognizant worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Java Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,350 per year (estimate) and goes up to $373,744 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Java Software Developer at Cognizant is $141,295 per year or $68 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $238,897 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $107,821 (25th percentile) and $186,939 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by Cognizant Java Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Java Software Developer professionals typically earn between $52 and $90 per hour.
Java Software Developer professionals typically earn between $8,985 and $15,578 monthly.