The estimated average salary for a Systems Developer/Python Developer at Cognizant is $83,075 per year or $40 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $131,678 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $66,894 (25th percentile) and $104,778 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Cognizant Systems Developer/Python Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.