Cognizant Technology Solutions
IT Services & Consulting · Headquarters: Teaneck, NJ
Public records show how this employer uses visa sponsorship and how its workforce footprint has changed over time. The figures below combine USCIS petition outcomes, Department of Labor wage disclosures, and public layoff notices.
H-1B approvals & denials
Year-over-year sponsorship trend
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USCIS H-1B petition outcomes for Cognizant Technology Solutions by fiscal year. 4 rows · FY21 to FY24 · Approvals, Denials.
| Period | Approvals | Denials |
|---|---|---|
| FY21 | 6,855 | 236 |
| FY22 | 7,901 | 272 |
| FY23 | 7,424 | 256 |
| FY24 | 6,321 | 218 |
Average offered wage
LCA-disclosed annual wage
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DOL LCA-disclosed average offered wage for Cognizant Technology Solutions by fiscal year. 4 rows · FY21 to FY24 · Avg offered wage.
| Period | Avg offered wage |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $84,500 |
| FY22 | $88,000 |
| FY23 | $91,500 |
| FY24 | $95,000 |
Top sponsored job titles
Share of H-1B filings · FY24
- Systems Analyst34%$78,000
- Software Developer28%$100,000
- Management Consultant20%$90,500
- Data Scientist18%$106,500
Top worksite cities
Where filings are concentrated
Public layoff notices (WARN)
56 employees across 1 state-filed notice (TX)
| Notice date | Location | Employees | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2023 | Austin, TX | 56 | TX ↗ |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Cognizant Technology Solutions sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Cognizant Technology Solutions had 6,321 H-1B petition approvals in FY24 (218 denials, a 96.7% approval rate), based on USCIS and Department of Labor records. Past sponsorship does not guarantee any individual petition will be approved.
What is the average H-1B salary at Cognizant Technology Solutions?
The average offered wage in Cognizant Technology Solutions's H-1B labor condition applications was $95,000, from Department of Labor LCA disclosure data for FY24.
What jobs does Cognizant Technology Solutions sponsor for H-1B?
Cognizant Technology Solutions's most-sponsored H-1B job titles include Systems Analyst, Software Developer, Management Consultant.