Cognizant employees working as Programmer Analyst Trainee in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 17 ratings. This is 56% higher than the average of Programmer Analyst Trainee professionals at Cognizant worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Programmer Analyst Trainee 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 Programmer Analyst Trainee at Cognizant is $106,763 per year or $51 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $145,005 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $92,312 (25th percentile) and $125,556 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by Cognizant Programmer Analyst Trainee professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Programmer Analyst Trainee professionals typically earn between $44 and $60 per hour.
Programmer Analyst Trainee professionals typically earn between $7,693 and $10,463 monthly.