Cognizant reviews

3.6

69% would recommend to a friend

(120,737 total reviews)
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Ravi Kumar S

61% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Cognizant has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 120,737 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 Tecnologías de la información industry (3.7 stars).

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121K reviews
4.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good For Freshers A lot of learning opportunities.

Cons

Based on Project you will have working hours

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Cognizant Response
3w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you see Cognizant as a good place for freshers and that the learning opportunities helped you build a strong foundation early in your career. We also understand your point that working hours can vary depending on the project. Project and client needs can differ, and we recognize how this can impact routines and expectations. Feedback like this helps highlight the importance of clear communication and balanced planning at the project level. We appreciate you sharing both what worked well and what could be better. Perspectives like yours help us continue shaping an environment that supports learning while improving consistency across teams.
4.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home, friendly people and more opportunity to learn

Cons

Delayed hikes and appraisals, no direct connect with HR

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Cognizant Response
3w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that working from home, friendly colleagues and access to learning opportunities have been positive aspects of your journey. We also understand your concerns around delayed hikes and appraisals, as well as not having a direct connection with HR. We are consistently reviewing our pay structures to remain competitive and fair. We also want our employees to have the best experience at work, which is why we have launched regular surveys where associates can share feedback on communication, support and leadership. These insights are reviewed by our HR teams and shared internally to help drive improvements. Your feedback highlights areas where clarity, recognition and connection matter most.
1.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nothing just feels like government job with no benefits

Cons

Very minimal salary increase, you cannot earn from this

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Cognizant Response
3w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your thoughts. We appreciate you being open about your experience. We understand your concern around minimal salary increases and the feeling that benefits did not meet expectations. Compensation and growth matter, and we are consistently reviewing our pay structures to remain competitive and fair while balancing business and role considerations. Your feedback highlights how important recognition and progression are to long term satisfaction. Honest inputs like this help us reflect on where expectations may not be aligning and where improvement is needed. We value you taking the time to share this perspective, as it helps guide ongoing conversations and changes.
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