Cognizant reviews

3.6

69% would recommend to a friend

(120,754 total reviews)
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61% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Cognizant has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 120,754 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
3.0
May 26, 2026

Good work-life balance, but pay is below market

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is good depending on location

Cons

Compensation is not as per market

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Cognizant Response
4w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you found a good work life balance, especially based on location, as flexibility plays an important role in overall wellbeing. We also understand your concern about compensation not aligning with market expectations. We are consistently reviewing our pay structures to remain competitive and fair while balancing role scope, performance and business needs. Your feedback helps us better understand where expectations around rewards can be strengthened. Inputs like yours support important discussions as we continue evolving how we recognise and support our associates.
5.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Goood company with good culture

Cons

Sometimes the work load is more

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Cognizant Response
4w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you found the company culture positive and felt it was a good place to work overall. We also understand your point about workload being higher at times. Project demands can vary, and we recognise that managing workload effectively is important for maintaining balance and wellbeing. Feedback like this helps bring attention to where better planning and support can make a difference. We appreciate you sharing both the positives and the challenges honestly. Your perspective helps us continue shaping a workplace where culture remains strong while expectations stay realistic.
5.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good scope to explore new technologies

Cons

Work life balance is not good

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Cognizant Response
4w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you found good scope to explore new technologies, especially over a long tenure, as continuous learning and staying relevant are important parts of growth. We also understand your concern about work life balance not meeting expectations. We know that sustained balance is essential, and experiences can vary based on project demands and delivery models. Feedback like this helps highlight where better planning and support are needed to create a healthier day to day experience. Your perspective reflects valuable long term insight and helps bring attention to areas that require focused improvement.
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