Cognizant employees working as Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 14 ratings. This is 13% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II professionals at Cognizant worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II at Cognizant is $147,054 per year or $71 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $210,620 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $123,135 (25th percentile) and $178,023 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Cognizant Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II professionals typically earn between $59 and $86 per hour.
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II professionals typically earn between $10,261 and $14,835 monthly.
Test Engineer with an estimated total pay of $72K - $108K/yr