Cognizant reviews

3.6

69% would recommend to a friend

(120,766 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 120,766 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
5.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good corporate culture, and good learning opportunities.

Cons

Limited domains, people need to be actively upgrading themselves.

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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 corporate culture positive and appreciated the learning opportunities available, as building skills early in the journey is something we actively support. We also understand your concern about limited domains and the need for associates to proactively upskill. We recognise that exposure can vary based on business needs and projects, and we continue to look for ways to expand opportunities while encouraging continuous learning and adaptability. Your feedback helps us better understand how early experiences can be strengthened through broader exposure and clearer pathways. Inputs like yours are valuable as we work toward creating a more inclusive and growth focused environment.
4.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company for freshers to start their IT career and gain strong project exposure. Opportunity to work on multiple technologies like Selenium, Playwright, API Testing, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies. Supportive teammates and collaborative work culture in most projects. Good learning platforms and internal training/certification opportunities. Exposure to enterprise-level applications and client interactions. Work-life balance is decent depending on project and client. Opportunity to transition from manual testing to automation testing. Flexible to learn modern tools and AI-assisted development practices. Stable organization with good brand value on resume.

Cons

Salary hikes and promotions can sometimes be slower compared to market standards. Project allocation highly depends on business requirements and luck. Some projects may still use older technologies/processes. Internal job movement process can take time. Recognition and growth opportunities may vary between projects/managers. Work pressure can increase during release cycles and production deployments. Decision-making process can sometimes be slow in large organizational structure

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Cognizant Response
4w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit such a detailed and thoughtful review. We are truly glad to hear that your experience highlights strong learning opportunities, exposure to automation technologies and a supportive, collaborative culture. It is encouraging to know that the platforms, tools and project exposure have helped you grow and build confidence in your career journey. We also understand your observations around slower salary growth, project allocation depending on business needs and variations in recognition or pressure during key delivery phases. We are consistently reviewing our pay structures to remain competitive and fair, while also working to improve transparency around growth, mobility and recognition across projects. Your balanced perspective reflects both commitment and care, and it helps reinforce what we should continue strengthening.
4.0
May 26, 2026

Good company, but salary could improve

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work with.

Cons

Salary range should be better.

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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 see Cognizant as a good company to work with, and we appreciate you calling out the overall environment positively. We also understand your concern about the salary range not meeting expectations. We are consistently reviewing our pay structures to remain competitive and fair while aligning with market trends and role responsibilities. Your feedback helps us better understand where expectations around compensation can be strengthened. Insights like yours support ongoing discussions and improvements as we continue evolving the employee experience.
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