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COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE H1B Salaries
COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2025)
$90k
$120k
$140k
Salary by Job Title (2025)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Manager Jc45 - It Project Managers | 114 | $79,206 | $108,555 | $148,803 |
| Associate Director Jc40 - It Project Managers | 81 | $79,206 | $113,589 | $148,803 |
| Manager Jc50 - It Project Managers | 36 | $60,000 | $84,365 | $102,003 |
| Senior Manager Jc45 - Software Dev Sytems Software | 33 | $97,490 | $122,782 | $164,674 |
| Associate Director Jc40 - Software Dev Sytems Software | 21 | $105,248 | $117,853 | $157,706 |
| Director Jc35 - It Project Managers | 20 | $84,157 | $111,072 | $123,677 |
| Associate Director Jc40 - Ora | 19 | $80,704 | $101,234 | $142,293 |
| Senior Manager Jc45 - Software Dev Applications | 16 | $109,928 | $126,131 | $138,861 |
| Senior Manager Jc45 - Ora | 15 | $78,978 | $86,590 | $128,856 |
| Senior Manager Jc45 - Computer Systems Engineerss | 14 | $92,040 | $116,854 | $142,501 |
| Manager Jc50 - Software Dev Applications | 13 | $75,816 | $94,058 | $117,624 |
| Associate Director Jc40 - Sqa Engineers And Testers | 11 | $96,678 | $102,731 | $123,677 |
| Associate Director Jc40 - Computer Systems Engr | 11 | $79,206 | $110,469 | $118,747 |
| Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 10 | $93,517 | $109,886 | $118,851 |
| Manager Jc50 - Software Dev Sytems Software | 9 | $114,317 | $116,730 | $126,090 |
| Senior Manager Jc45 | 9 | $105,539 | $105,643 | $141,274 |
| Senior Manager Jc45 - Sqa Engineers And Testers | 8 | $103,480 | $109,200 | $115,440 |
| Senior Systems Analyst Jc60 | 8 | $60,000 | $89,586 | $101,379 |
| Manager Jc50 | 8 | $89,981 | $98,800 | $120,390 |
| Associate Director Jc40 - Computer Network Architects | 6 | $117,437 | $141,794 | $145,142 |
Salary by Location (2025)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul, Minnesota | 28 | $79,102 | $94,058 | $141,898 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | 21 | $78,978 | $108,555 | $121,077 |
| Chicago, Illinois | 21 | $96,325 | $115,440 | $135,491 |
| Plano, Texas | 20 | $93,517 | $116,854 | $145,142 |
| Richmond, Virginia | 19 | $102,731 | $113,859 | $117,853 |
| Irving, Texas | 17 | $95,285 | $116,854 | $127,712 |
| Bentonville, Arkansas | 17 | $79,206 | $79,206 | $101,504 |
| Charlotte, North Carolina | 16 | $93,995 | $96,678 | $140,795 |
| Hartford, Connecticut | 15 | $98,800 | $123,677 | $123,677 |
| Phoenix, Arizona | 14 | $82,701 | $101,452 | $118,851 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE pays a median H-1B salary of $109,200 for sponsored positions, with an average of $109,745. The average prevailing wage across COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE's filings is $109,741. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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