Cognizant employees working as Jr. Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 58% higher than the average of Jr. Software Developer professionals at Cognizant worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Jr. 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 Jr. Software Developer at Cognizant is R$113,164 per year or R$54 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly R$187,185 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between R$87,377 (25th percentile) and R$147,983 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by Cognizant Jr. Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.