Cognizant to Roll Out Wage Hikes for 80% of Eligible Employees Effective Nov 1

Cognizant to roll out wage hikes for 80% of eligible employees effective Nov 1

New Delhi: IT services company Cognizant on Thursday said about 80 per cent of its eligible employees will receive a salary hike, effective November 1, 2025. The company, during its second quarter earnings, had said it plans to award merit-based salary increases for the vast majority of employees during the second half of 2025. “These increases will be delivered up to, and including, the Senior Associate levels. The amount of these increases wil…

Cognizant announces salary hike for 80% of eligible employees

Mumbai: Global Information Technology (IT) major Cognizant announced that around 80 per cent of its eligible employees will receive a salary hike from November. The company indicated that the hike will be in a "single high digit" (7 to 9 per cent) of the employees' current salary. During its second-quarter earnings, the company had indicated plans to award merit-based pay rises to the vast majority of staff in the second half of 2025.  “Cognizan…

Cognizant to give salary hikes to 80% of eligible employees from November

Cognizant, the IT services major has announced that about 80 per cent of its eligible workforce will receive salary hikes effective 1 November, 2025. The decision ends months of uncertainty over the company’s increment cycle. The hikes will be merit-based and will apply to employees up to and including the senior associate level. The amount will vary depending on individual performance ratings and the employee’s country. In India, consistent top…