Cognizant employees working as Junior Java Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 14% lower than the average of Junior Java Developer professionals at Cognizant worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Junior Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $93,139 per year (estimate) and goes up to $374,951 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Junior Java Developer at Cognizant is $93,139 per year or $45 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $169,228 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $69,854 (25th percentile) and $127,831 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by Cognizant Junior Java Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Junior Java Developer professionals typically earn between $34 and $61 per hour.
Junior Java Developer professionals typically earn between $5,821 and $10,653 monthly.