MagicalPotato
MagicalPotato
10mo

Trending @Cognizant; Expected Salary Hike – August 2025 (Based on Ratings)

Hi Team,

As we approach the August 2025 merit cycle, here’s a quick estimate of possible hike percentages based on performance ratings. These are based on recent bonus trends (up to 115%), market benchmarks, and Cognizant’s performance strategy. Final numbers may vary based on budgets and business needs.

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10mo ago
QuirkyHamster
QuirkyHamster

I heard from my EDL... He told that this time expectations are more than last year... so considering for 3 star rating atleast 5% hike we will get... based on his words I can say those who performed best will get 10% Max.

MagicalPotato
MagicalPotato

That’s some solid input! Glad you shared what your EDL said. Sounds more realistic too. I agree—around 10% max seems likely for top-rated folks.

QuirkyHamster
QuirkyHamster

Yes
If we go like this then
It will be Rating 5 = 9-10% 4 = 7-8% 3= 5-6%

Is expected. Hope my EDL is right on this thing. 🙂

DancingWaffle
DancingWaffle

@World where did you get this info bro

SparklyPretzel
SparklyPretzel

just edit in your excelsheet and post it here.

MagicalPotato
MagicalPotato

Just shared an optimistic guess based on recent patterns. Hoping this year surprises us in a good way!

GoofySushi
GoofySushi

18% hike never happened in last 10 years in cognizant.

MagicalPotato
MagicalPotato

You’re right, 18% is rare historically. I just mentioned a possible top-end figure for exceptional cases. Let’s see how it plays out this time!

PrancingBiscuit
PrancingBiscuit

I believe 8% would be maximum if not 6

MagicalPotato
MagicalPotato

Yeah, 6–8% sounds practical for most cases. I was just trying to set a hopeful expectation. Let’s hope for something slightly better this year!

WigglyQuokka
WigglyQuokka

Can we ask manager to increase hike?

DancingBagel
DancingBagel

Yes

SnoozyPanda
SnoozyPanda

Bro I read your post and all comment replies, why the fuck you sound like an AI

JazzyDumpling
JazzyDumpling

Yes did HR gave you this

MagicalPotato
MagicalPotato

No bro

MagicalPretzel
MagicalPretzel

My rating is 3. So how much net salary I can expect

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