Cognizant employees working as Java Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1.9 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 41% lower than the average of Java Developer professionals at Cognizant worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at R$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to R$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Java Developer at Cognizant is R$119,471 per year or R$57 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly R$192,937 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between R$93,193 (25th percentile) and R$154,058 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Cognizant Java Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.