Cognizant salaries in Seattle, WA
Based on 153 certified H-1B filings by Cognizant in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$136,843
Middle 50%$108.7k–$156.2k
vs. all employers here−15%comparison median $160,514
Filings153FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $108,098 |
| 25th | $108,680 |
| 50th (median) | $136,843 |
| 75th | $156,208 |
| 90th | $167,024 |
Salary by year
Median salary
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $91,042 | $88,192 | $101,587 | 235 |
| FY2021 | $96,554 | $91,042 | $106,683 | 112 |
| FY2022 | $112,320 | $96,554 | $119,475 | 109 |
| FY2023 | $116,917 | $101,358 | $129,854 | 131 |
| FY2024 | $114,400 | $107,650 | $136,843 | 90 |
| FY2025 | $136,843 | $108,098 | $154,877 | 97 |
| FY2026 | $135,980 | $110,833 | $156,208 | 56 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $139,298 | 84 |
| QA Engineer | $108,680 | 47 |
| Project Manager | too few | 6 |
| Network Administrator | too few | 6 |
| Management Consultant | too few | 3 |
| Data Engineer | too few | 3 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Seattle, WA.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $108,680 | 54 |
| Senior · Level III | $136,843 | 48 |
| Expert · Level IV | $165,610 | 51 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.