Cognizant salaries in Madison, WI
Based on 24 certified H-1B filings by Cognizant in the Madison, WI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$81,723
Middle 50%$74.5k–$94k
vs. all employers here−19%comparison median $100,339
Filings24FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $73,299 |
| 25th | $74,485 |
| 50th (median) | $81,723 |
| 75th | $94,037 |
| 90th | $99,686 |
Salary by year
Median salary
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $76,232 | $73,216 | $91,146 | 60 |
| FY2021 | $76,232 | $76,232 | $93,850 | 67 |
| FY2022 | $85,072 | $77,813 | $91,936 | 25 |
| FY2023 | $92,914 | $77,792 | $92,997 | 28 |
| FY2024 | $82,014 | $70,262 | $105,290 | 33 |
| FY2025 | $91,166 | $74,225 | $94,037 | 15 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 9 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| QA Engineer | $74,485 | 12 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $94,037 | 10 |
| Programmer Analyst | too few | 2 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Madison, WI.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $74,485 | 13 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 8 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.