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- The average salary for a Python Backend Developer is ₹5,85,000 per year (estimate) in India, which is 25% lower than the average Cognizant salary of ₹7,83,592 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Cognizant employees working as a Python Backend Developer in India have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Python Backend Developer professionals at Cognizant worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a a Python Backend 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 Python Backend Developer at Cognizant is ₹6,35,500 per year or ₹306 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly ₹12,10,000 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between ₹4,42,250 (25th percentile) and ₹10,25,000 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Cognizant Python Backend Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.