The salary trajectory of a a Software Developer (Python) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £41,512 per year (estimate) and goes up to £89,882 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Developer (Python) at Cognizant is £44,744 per year or £22 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £81,715 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £33,543 (25th percentile) and £60,728 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Cognizant Software Developer (Python) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.