Cognizant employees working as Jr. Java developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is in line with the average of Jr. Java developer professionals at Cognizant worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Jr. Java 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 Jr. Java developer at Cognizant is €92,007 per year or €44 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly €157,060 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between €69,681 (25th percentile) and €122,182 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by Cognizant Jr. Java developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.