Cognizant employees working as Senior Associate (Computer Programmer) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Senior Associate (Computer Programmer) professionals at Cognizant worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Associate (Computer Programmer) at Cognizant is $84,109 per year or $40 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $139,909 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $64,744 (25th percentile) and $110,315 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 546 salaries submitted by Cognizant Senior Associate (Computer Programmer) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Associate (Computer Programmer) professionals typically earn between $31 and $53 per hour.
Senior Associate (Computer Programmer) professionals typically earn between $5,395 and $9,193 monthly.