Cognizant employees working as Database Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 21% higher than the average of Database Developer professionals at Cognizant worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Database Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Database Developer at Cognizant is $115,216 per year or $55 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $179,079 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $91,949 (25th percentile) and $145,694 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by Cognizant Database Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Database Developer professionals typically earn between $44 and $70 per hour.
Database Developer professionals typically earn between $7,662 and $12,141 monthly.