Cognizant Sales Engineer salary
Based on 13 H-1B filings by Cognizant, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Solutions Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $125,453 |
| 25th | $145,870 |
| 50th (median) | $153,171 |
| 75th | $182,208 |
| 90th | $200,000 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (New Jersey 5). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 1 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $152,267 | 12 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a sales engineer make at Cognizant?
In H-1B filings, Cognizant's median base salary for Sales Engineer is $153,171; half of filings fall between $145,870 and $182,208. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Cognizant sponsor H-1B visas for sales engineers?
Yes. Cognizant filed 13 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 41-9031 (Sales Engineers), 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