Cognizant employees working as a Java/J2EE Developer in India have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is in line with the average of Java/J2EE Developer professionals at Cognizant worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Java/J2EE Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at ₹0 per year (estimate) and goes up to ₹0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Java/J2EE Developer at Cognizant is ₹4,73,500 per year or ₹228 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly ₹22,00,000 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between ₹3,95,000 (25th percentile) and ₹19,40,000 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 20 salaries submitted by Cognizant Java/J2EE Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Javadeveloper with an estimated total pay of ₹56K - ₹3L/yr