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Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp.

211 Quality Circle, College Station, TX 77845

+1 (979) 329-6682

Counsel: In-House / Not Disclosed

H-1B DEPENDENT EMPLOYER

MEDIAN PROCESSING: 8 DAYS

Company Hiring Trend:-32.0%vs Q1 2025

H1BIndex Grade

FY 2026

2023 A+

2024 A+

2025 A+

Applications Processed

1,385

Filed in FY 2026

Median Base Salary

$114,795

Typical yearly pay

Top 10% Salary

$255,944

90th percentile pay

In-House Placement

61.90%

Internal workforce rate

Visa & Workplace Insights

Key findings on wages, contract stability, green cards, and work setup for Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp..

Standard Approval Rating

With 1,385 visa requests on file, this organization holds a steady "B" score. You can expect standard processing from them, as they have an average and reliable track record with labor compliance.

Application Results

This organization got 1,384 approved visas and 0 denials out of 1,385 requests. The other 1 application was withdrawn or has a different status. Their final success rate is 99.9%.

Dependent Employer Status

In its certified labor condition applications, this organization is marked as an H-1B Dependent employer because it is managing a team of 945 sponsored employees.

Zero Green Card Filings

Despite processing 1,385 temporary work visas, this organization does not currently sponsor permanent residency. All approved visas are for short-term work only.

Hiring Structure & Clearance

Pay type distribution, core sector, and final success rates.

Core Market: The primary commercial work done by the organization belongs to the Professional, Scientific, and Tech Services industry.

Hiring Trend: Over the recorded period starting in 2018, total labor approvals have increased by 34.6%.

Split Work Locations: Part of the team works internally (61.9%), while 527 employees work directly from third-party client sites (38.1%).

Work Week: This organization completely relies on full-time employment, ensuring a 100% full-time rate for its international professionals.

Staff Retention Rate (USCIS Dataset)

Retained Staff (59.5%) New Hires (40.5%)

Average Renewal Rate: The company has a healthy mix of new hires and returning staff. Out of 945.0 active visas, 562.0 are contract renewals (59.5%).

Top Client Placements

The primary external companies where Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp. deploys its workers for off-site projects.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company13 Local Filings

$115,6272.5% OF OFF-SITE

Cvs Health10 Local Filings

$107,1301.9% OF OFF-SITE

Truist Bank9 Local Filings

$112,2161.7% OF OFF-SITE

The Northern Trust Company9 Local Filings

$104,7281.7% OF OFF-SITE

The Travelers Indemnity Company8 Local Filings

$94,1201.5% OF OFF-SITE

Hartford Fire Insurance Company7 Local Filings

$104,0621.3% OF OFF-SITE

Salary History & Growth

Comparing temporary H-1B medians vs permanent Green Card (PERM) for Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp..

Positive Market Growth: +44.4%

Base compensation at this organization has reliably increased since 2018.

Top Sponsored Roles i

Most frequent job titles filed by this employer.

Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 35.2% Share

Top Hub: Charlotte, NC | Median: $113,797

488

Senior Manager Jc45 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 14.7% Share

Top Hub: Plano, TX | Median: $140,795

203

Senior Associate Jc60 -Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 11.8% Share

Top Hub: Plano, TX | Median: $90,605

164

Sa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers 7.5% Share

Top Hub: Hartford, CT | Median: $88,088

104

Mgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers 6.9% Share

Top Hub: Charlotte, NC | Median: $105,602

Salary by Experience Level

Salary breakdown from entry-level to senior roles (O*NET Wage Level Distribution).

Experience Level	Total Filings	Cohort Size	Minimum Base	Median Salary
Entry Level (Level I)	0	0.0%	N/A	N/A
Qualified (Level II)	294	21.2%	$60,000	$91,312
Experienced (Level III)	682	49.2%	$60,549	$111,290
Fully Competent (Level IV)	409	29.5%	$71,448	$141,773
Not Disclosed (Blank)	0	0.0%	N/A	N/A

Top Work Locations

The top locations where Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp. places its workers.

Worksite Location	Workforce % i	City Median Pay	Wage (Level IV) i
Plano, TX	4.5% (62 Filings)	$118,456	29.0%
Charlotte, NC	3.6% (50 Filings)	$113,797	30.0%
Hartford, CT	3.0% (41 Filings)	$104,062	26.8%
Atlanta, GA	1.9% (26 Filings)	$108,514	38.5%
Irving, TX	1.7% (23 Filings)	$110,198	21.7%
Chicago, IL	1.6% (22 Filings)	$107,640	27.3%
Austin, TX	1.5% (21 Filings)	$119,933	23.8%
Frisco, TX	1.2% (17 Filings)	$118,456	17.6%
Cary, NC	1.2% (16 Filings)	$126,256	31.2%
Cumming, GA	1.1% (15 Filings)	$108,514	26.7%
Phoenix, AZ	1.1% (15 Filings)	$144,144	60.0%
Alpharetta, GA	1.1% (15 Filings)	$108,514	20.0%
Jersey City, NJ	1.0% (14 Filings)	$126,818	7.1%
Bridgewater, NJ	0.9% (13 Filings)	$126,818	46.2%
Concord, NC	0.9% (13 Filings)	$113,797	38.5%
Mckinney, TX	0.9% (13 Filings)	$118,456	30.8%
Raleigh, NC	0.9% (13 Filings)	$126,256	38.5%
Edison, NJ	0.9% (12 Filings)	$126,818	33.3%
Beaverton, OR	0.9% (12 Filings)	$122,637	25.0%
Portsmouth, NH	0.9% (12 Filings)	$115,627	16.7%
South Windsor, CT	0.8% (11 Filings)	$104,062	27.3%
Brooklyn, OH	0.8% (11 Filings)	$99,341	27.3%
Manchester, CT	0.8% (11 Filings)	$104,062	18.2%
Prosper, TX	0.7% (10 Filings)	$131,383	50.0%
Deerfield, IL	0.7% (10 Filings)	$106,184	20.0%

Most Poached Roles i

Top roles filled by external transfers.

Role & Transfer PayTotal Poached

Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 83.3% Poached

Transfer Pay: $113,797

Senior Associate Jc60 -Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 100.0% Poached

Transfer Pay: $90,605

Ad Jc40 - Information Technology Project Managers 100.0% Poached

Transfer Pay: $144,310

Manager Jc50 - Information Technology Project Managers 100.0% Poached

Transfer Pay: $108,820

Senior Associate Jc60 -Document Management Specialists 100.0% Poached

Transfer Pay: $100,000

Visa Application Types (LCA Dataset)

Share of applications for new hires, extensions, and company transfers.

External Acquisition Split

Ratio of fresh hires versus poached transfers (excluding internal renewals).

Fresh Hires (6.5%)Transfers (93.5%)

Historical Visa Retention Rate

Year-over-year percentage of successful visa renewals and extensions.

Historical LCA Decisions (DOL)

Yearly LCA filing volumes and application outcomes.

Final Visa Approvals (USCIS)

Actual visas granted to new and continuing workers.

Green Card Filings (PERM)

Permanent residency applications and wage trends over time.

Noticing a difference in dates? Salary metrics reflect real-time DOL filings, while approval metrics rely on finalized USCIS historical data. View timelines

All Job Titles & Salaries

A detailed breakdown of all job titles, displaying Median pay, salary ranges, and role negotiability for Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp..

Job Title	LCA Count	Median Salary	Internal Premium i	Salary Variance i
Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	488	$113,797	-0.9% vs Base	$81,744
Senior Manager Jc45 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	203	$140,795	+22.6% vs Base	$91,125
Senior Associate Jc60 -Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	164	$90,605	-21.1% vs Base	$79,443
Sa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	104	$88,088	-23.3% vs Base	$60,258
Mgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	96	$105,602	-8.0% vs Base	$53,997
Sr. Mgr. Jc45 - Information Technology Project Managers	71	$135,699	+18.2% vs Base	$120,619
Manager Jc50 - Network And Computer Systems Administrators	30	$105,102	-8.4% vs Base	$18,636
Ad Jc40 - Information Technology Project Managers	28	$144,310	+25.7% vs Base	$63,262
Ad Jc40 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	28	$144,144	+25.6% vs Base	$32,635
Sr Mgr Jc45-Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	27	$122,304	+6.5% vs Base	$90,917
Manager Jc50 - Information Technology Project Managers	16	$108,820	-5.2% vs Base	$51,937
Manager Jc50 - Software Developers	15	$133,536	+16.3% vs Base	$36,296
Senior Manager Jc45 - Database Architects	9	$154,606	+34.7% vs Base	$25,542
Senior Associate Jc60 - Software Developers	8	$107,879	-6.0% vs Base	$21,944
Manager Jc50 - Database Administrators	8	$104,801	-8.7% vs Base	$26,562
Senior Manager Jc45 - Management Analysts	8	$156,458	+36.3% vs Base	$38,397
Manager Jc50 - Project Management Specialists	8	$122,346	+6.6% vs Base	$56,972
Sr. Mgr. Jc45 - Network And Computer Systems Administrators	6	$122,876	+7.0% vs Base	$32,428
Manager Jc50 - Graphic Designers	5	$65,146	-43.3% vs Base	$27,872
Senior Manager Jc45 - Software Developers	5	$178,131	+55.2% vs Base	$30,869
Manager Jc50 - Data Scientists	5	$115,627	+0.7% vs Base	$21,196
Sa Jc60 - Network And Computer Systems Administrators	4	$99,414	-13.4% vs Base	$20,384
Manager Jc50 - Management Analysts	4	$122,938	+7.1% vs Base	$15,849
Manager Jc50 - Database Architects	4	$148,044	+29.0% vs Base	$40,643
Senior Manager Jc45 - Business Intelligence Analysts	3	$153,962	+34.1% vs Base	$0
Senior Associate Jc60 - Database Architects	3	$140,130	+22.1% vs Base	$17,764
Associate Director Jc40 - Software Developers	3	$153,317	+33.6% vs Base	$3,599
Senior Manager Jc45 - Data Scientists	3	$141,773	+23.5% vs Base	$10,567
Senior Manager Jc45 - Project Management Specialists	3	$150,550	+31.1% vs Base	$249
Senior Manager Jc45 - Information Security Analysts	2	$146,338	+27.5% vs Base	$27,727
Senior Associate Jc60 - Web And Digital Interface Designers	2	$83,158	-27.6% vs Base	$0
Senior Associate Jc60 - Computer Programmers	2	$92,019	-19.8% vs Base	$30,368
Manager Jc50 - Commercial And Industrial Designers	2	$86,237	-24.9% vs Base	$0
Ad Jc40 -Compensation, Benefits And Job Analysis Specialists	2	$112,611	-1.9% vs Base	$0
Manager Jc50 - Validation Engineers	2	$145,205	+26.5% vs Base	$0
Senior Associate Jc60 - Automotive Engineers	2	$93,642	-18.4% vs Base	$0
Senior Associate Jc60 - Information Security Analysts	2	$120,286	+4.8% vs Base	$0
Senior Manager Jc45 - Human Resources Specialists	2	$71,448	-37.8% vs Base	$0
Senior Associate Jc60 -Document Management Specialists	2	$100,000	-12.9% vs Base	$0
Ad Jc40 - Computer And Information Systems Managers	1	$255,944	+123.0% vs Base	$0
Associate Director Jc40 - Management Analysts	1	$154,565	+34.6% vs Base	$0
Manager Jc50 - Information Security Analysts	1	$146,557	+27.7% vs Base	$0
Senior Associate Jc60 - Database Administrators	1	$95,035	-17.2% vs Base	$0
Senior Manager Jc45 - Computer Programmers	1	$120,494	+5.0% vs Base	$0
Sr Mgr Jc45-Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists	1	$83,054	-27.7% vs Base	$0

Historical Salary Trends

Year-over-year salary data comparison and labor approval rates.

Fiscal Year	YoY Growth	Maximum	Median	Average	Minimum
2026	In Progress	$255,944	$114,795	$116,670	$60,000
2025	+8.5%	$334,776	$109,782	$111,705	$60,000
2024	-0.1%	$283,442	$101,213	$104,667	$60,000
2023	+5.9%	$250,000	$101,358	$103,270	$60,000
2022	+5.0%	$290,000	$95,701	$99,172	$60,000
2021	+4.4%	$220,000	$91,104	$92,741	$60,000
2020	+5.3%	$600,000	$87,277	$88,920	$60,000
2019	+4.3%	$231,088	$82,909	$86,408	$57,928
2018	N/A	$168,459	$79,498	$82,711	$60,000
2017	-	-	-	-	-
2016	-	-	-	-	-

Recent LCA Filings (FY 2026)

Raw, official federal disclosures showing individual labor applications filed.

Decision Date	Job Title	Location	Base Pay	Wage Level	Status
Dec 30, 2025	Sa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	Herndon, VA	$106,454	Level II	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Senior Associate Jc60 - Software Developers	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	$110,947	Level II	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Sa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	Ellisville, MO	$69,534	Level II	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Edison, NJ	$126,818	Level III	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Sr. Mgr. Jc45 - Information Technology Project Managers	Stamford, CT	$114,712	Level IV	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Senior Associate Jc60 -Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Hartford, CT	$81,765	Level II	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Prosper, TX	$118,456	Level III	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Senior Associate Jc60 - Software Developers	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	$110,947	Level II	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Senior Manager Jc45 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Concord, NC	$140,795	Level IV	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Sr Mgr Jc45-Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	Santa Clara, CA	$201,053	Level IV	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Sr Mgr Jc45-Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	Lathrop, CA	$119,954	Level IV	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Plano, TX	$118,456	Level III	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Sa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	Mclean, VA	$106,454	Level II	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Senior Associate Jc60 -Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Eden Prairie, MN	$90,210	Level II	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Sr. Mgr. Jc45 - Information Technology Project Managers	Trumbull, CT	$114,712	Level IV	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Senior Associate Jc60 -Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Saint Paul, MN	$90,210	Level II	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Senior Associate Jc60 -Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Mesa, AZ	$93,538	Level II	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Associate Director Jc40 - Management Analysts	Surprise, AZ	$154,565	Level IV	Certified
Dec 30, 2025	Senior Associate Jc60 -Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Windsor, CT	$81,765	Level II	Certified
Dec 29, 2025	Sr. Mgr. Jc45 - Information Technology Project Managers	Northlake, TX	$144,310	Level IV	Certified
Dec 29, 2025	Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Tracy, CA	$91,250	Level III	Certified
Dec 29, 2025	Senior Associate Jc60 -Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Plano, TX	$92,581	Level II	Certified
Dec 29, 2025	Mgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	Chicago, IL	$104,728	Level III	Certified
Dec 29, 2025	Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Jersey City, NJ	$126,818	Level III	Certified
Dec 29, 2025	Sr. Mgr. Jc45 - Information Technology Project Managers	Fort Worth, TX	$144,310	Level IV	Certified
Dec 29, 2025	Senior Associate Jc60 -Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Aubrey, TX	$92,581	Level II	Certified
Dec 29, 2025	Senior Manager Jc45 - Software Developers	Littleton, MA	$178,131	Level IV	Certified
Dec 29, 2025	Mgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	Naperville, IL	$104,728	Level III	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Cary, NC	$126,256	Level III	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Senior Manager Jc45 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Hartford, CT	$126,339	Level IV	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Senior Manager Jc45 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Long Beach, CA	$145,246	Level IV	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Mgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	Scottsdale, AZ	$104,458	Level III	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Senior Associate Jc60 -Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Plano, TX	$92,581	Level II	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Long Beach, CA	$115,835	Level III	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Strongsville, OH	$99,341	Level III	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Senior Manager Jc45 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Parsippany, NJ	$158,974	Level IV	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Senior Manager Jc45 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Rocky Hill, CT	$126,339	Level IV	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Sa Jc60 - Network And Computer Systems Administrators	Hartford, CT	$89,586	Level II	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Sa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	Chesapeake, VA	$92,456	Level II	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Atlanta, GA	$108,514	Level III	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Atlanta, GA	$108,514	Level III	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Claymont, DE	$117,582	Level III	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Sa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	Marietta, GA	$82,347	Level II	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Austin, TX	$119,933	Level III	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Sa Jc60 - Network And Computer Systems Administrators	Stamford, CT	$91,250	Level II	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	South Windsor, CT	$104,062	Level III	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Georgetown, TX	$119,933	Level III	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Senior Manager Jc45 - Management Analysts	Princeton, NJ	$118,248	Level IV	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Sa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers	Wayne, NJ	$102,086	Level II	Certified
Dec 26, 2025	Senior Associate Jc60 -Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Southlake, TX	$92,581	Level II	Certified