Cognizant Graphic Designer salary
Based on 42 H-1B filings by Cognizant, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,055 |
| 25th | $66,747 |
| 50th (median) | $68,765 |
| 75th | $83,413 |
| 90th | $98,268 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $66,108 | 46 |
| FY2021 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $70,543 | 35 |
| FY2022 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $61,724 | 47 |
| FY2023 | $69,222 | $60,000 | $82,722 | 41 |
| FY2024 | $82,347 | $65,437 | $99,362 | 29 |
| FY2025 | $68,765 | $67,579 | $86,237 | 27 |
| FY2026 | $65,146 | $61,974 | $72,030 | 15 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Virginia 11). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | $68,765 | 13 |
| Level III · Experienced | $66,747 | 20 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 9 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a graphic designer make at Cognizant?
In H-1B filings, Cognizant's median base salary for Graphic Designer is $68,765; half of filings fall between $66,747 and $83,413. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Cognizant sponsor H-1B visas for graphic designers?
Yes. Cognizant filed 42 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 27-1024 (Graphic Designers), so this page covers every job title Cognizant filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology