Cognizant salaries in Columbus, IN
Based on 16 certified H-1B filings by Cognizant in the Columbus, IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$106,195
Middle 50%$94.9k–$116.5k
vs. all employers here+7%comparison median $99,445
Filings16FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $92,518 |
| 25th | $94,874 |
| 50th (median) | $106,195 |
| 75th | $116,480 |
| 90th | $145,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $72,613 | $72,613 | $80,475 | 52 |
| FY2021 | $84,531 | $76,835 | $86,653 | 24 |
| FY2022 | $82,576 | $76,835 | $90,849 | 18 |
| FY2023 | $92,248 | $82,576 | $92,248 | 29 |
| FY2024 | $86,674 | $67,122 | $92,518 | 20 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 9 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $116,480 | 15 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Columbus, IN.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 1 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 7 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 8 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.