Cognizant Project Manager salary
Based on 28 H-1B filings by Cognizant, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Project Management Specialist, Project Coordinator
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $103,929 |
| 25th | $131,342 |
| 50th (median) | $150,301 |
| 75th | $154,091 |
| 90th | $179,421 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 12). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | $119,903 | 10 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $150,550 | 18 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a project manager make at Cognizant?
In H-1B filings, Cognizant's median base salary for Project Manager is $150,301; half of filings fall between $131,342 and $154,091. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Cognizant sponsor H-1B visas for project managers?
Yes. Cognizant filed 28 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 13-1082 (Project Management Specialists), 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