Cognizant employees working as Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 88 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) professionals at Cognizant worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) at Cognizant is $148,945 per year or $72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $212,881 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $124,952 (25th percentile) and $180,119 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 32 salaries submitted by Cognizant Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) professionals typically earn between $60 and $87 per hour.
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) professionals typically earn between $10,413 and $15,010 monthly.
Test Engineer with an estimated total pay of $72K - $108K/yr