Cognizant salaries in Columbus, OH
Based on 278 certified H-1B filings by Cognizant in the Columbus, OH metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$115,336
Middle 50%$94.3k–$116.6k
vs. all employers here+12%comparison median $103,000
Filings278FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $83,242 |
| 25th | $94,266 |
| 50th (median) | $115,336 |
| 75th | $116,563 |
| 90th | $137,405 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $80,787 | $80,787 | $97,386 | 421 |
| FY2021 | $90,854 | $78,125 | $90,854 | 121 |
| FY2022 | $91,894 | $78,853 | $96,179 | 194 |
| FY2023 | $96,179 | $88,566 | $109,158 | 157 |
| FY2024 | $109,158 | $89,419 | $116,563 | 122 |
| FY2025 | $115,336 | $95,742 | $118,000 | 205 |
| FY2026 | $99,757 | $93,184 | $115,336 | 73 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $116,563 | 183 |
| QA Engineer | $93,184 | 65 |
| Network Administrator | too few | 9 |
| Programmer Analyst | too few | 7 |
| Management Consultant | too few | 5 |
| Software Engineer | too few | 5 |
| Database Administrator | 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, OH.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $94,266 | 94 |
| Senior · Level III | $115,336 | 140 |
| Expert · Level IV | $137,405 | 44 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.