Cognizant salaries in Columbus, GA
Based on 62 certified H-1B filings by Cognizant in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$109,866
Middle 50%$92.4k–$120k
vs. all employers here+5%comparison median $105,000
Filings62FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $77,979 |
| 25th | $92,394 |
| 50th (median) | $109,866 |
| 75th | $120,000 |
| 90th | $133,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $67,683 | $67,683 | $73,559 | 19 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2024 | $89,461 | $82,659 | $104,333 | 13 |
| FY2025 | $109,866 | $92,571 | $126,500 | 43 |
| FY2026 | $93,475 | $77,979 | $113,152 | 19 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $109,866 | 45 |
| QA Engineer | $93,475 | 10 |
| Network Administrator | too few | 3 |
| Management Consultant | too few | 2 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Columbus, GA.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $77,979 | 15 |
| Senior · Level III | $117,000 | 33 |
| Expert · Level IV | $113,152 | 14 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.