Cognizant employees working as Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 14 ratings. This is 13% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) professionals at Cognizant worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) at Cognizant is $148,332 per year or $71 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $211,977 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $124,450 (25th percentile) and $179,365 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 32 salaries submitted by Cognizant Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) professionals typically earn between $60 and $86 per hour.
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) professionals typically earn between $10,371 and $14,947 monthly.
Test Engineer with an estimated total pay of $72K - $108K/yr