Cognizant Systems Analyst salary
Based on 15 H-1B filings by Cognizant, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Business Systems Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $85,825 |
| 25th | $94,921 |
| 50th (median) | $118,102 |
| 75th | $135,408 |
| 90th | $141,336 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $87,173 | $78,208 | $95,514 | 23,563 |
| FY2021 | $91,104 | $80,766 | $100,381 | 10,972 |
| FY2022 | $95,098 | $85,301 | $106,746 | 9,732 |
| FY2023 | $102,648 | $92,061 | $115,731 | 7,412 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2026 | $111,238 | $86,736 | $141,336 | 13 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Texas 5). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 5 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 7 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems analyst make at Cognizant?
In H-1B filings, Cognizant's median base salary for Systems Analyst is $118,102; half of filings fall between $94,921 and $135,408. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Cognizant sponsor H-1B visas for systems analysts?
Yes. Cognizant filed 15 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 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts), 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