Good work-life balance, but slow salary growth - Software Engineer Cognizant Employee Review

4.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Work life balance is good Projects are good

Cons

Slower salary growth compared to product companies

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Cognizant Response
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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 and had the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, as these are important aspects of sustaining long term engagement. We also understand your concern about slower salary growth compared to product companies. We are consistently reviewing our pay structures to remain competitive and fair while balancing market trends, role scope and business priorities. Your feedback highlights how compensation growth plays a key role in overall satisfaction, especially over time. Perspectives like yours help inform ongoing discussions as we continue refining how we recognise and reward our associates.

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5.0
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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

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Cons

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