Cognizant employees working as Java Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 43% higher than the average of Java Software Developer professionals at Cognizant worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Java Software 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 Software Developer at Cognizant is R$141,586 per year or R$68 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly R$239,244 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between R$108,076 (25th percentile) and R$187,261 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Cognizant Java Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.