Cognizant Chennai Administrator Salaries by 10 Employees

2 - 5 years exp.

₹3 Lakhs - ₹12.4 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

54% more than the average Administrator Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 5 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

IT & Information Security Administrator Salary 3 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
Engineering - Hardware & Networks Administrator Salary 3 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Administrator Salary 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.4 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 17 Mar 2023

Companies similar to Cognizant for Administrator in Chennai

Cognizant Administrator Salary

2 - 5 years exp. (10 salaries)

₹3 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Wipro Administrator Salary 0 - 9 years exp. (244 salaries)	₹1.7 L/yr - ₹8.9 L/yr 35% less	198 job openings
TCS Administrator Salary 3 - 11 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 21% less	1 job opening
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IBM Administrator Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr 18% less	2 job openings
Infosys Administrator Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr 22% less	6 job openings
HCLTech Administrator Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr 17% less

Administrator salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹12.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 10 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Administrator salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 17 Mar 2023

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr
3 years (5 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr
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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹10.7 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr

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(40 salaries)

₹1 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr

Accountant Salary

(6 salaries)

₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

Supervisor Salary

(5 salaries)

₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr

Administration Manager Salary

(4 salaries)

₹13.5 L/yr - ₹19.8 L/yr

Top skills at Cognizant for Administrator

Administration System Administration Installation System Administration Unix

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

Accountant in Chennai

Financial Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Oct 2021

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good environment in work and company policies are good, appraisals are fair and they give good salary hike and bonus every year.Company offer many benefits to employees like work from home, insurance,meal card and etc..

Salary - Good

+6 more

Dislikes

There is a lot of politics and the management doesn't address our issues.Salary is decent but career growth is slow.

Accountant in Chennai

Finance & Accounting Department

1.0

• posted on 23 Aug 2020

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant is a typical service based IT company. It has a similar work-life balance, salary/ benefits, career progression, management, and job culture similar to other service-based IT companies.

Salary - Good

+6 more

Dislikes

Work life balance is defficult to manage.shifts are hectic some times, it hard to do night shifts.

Associate in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work-life balance (Although it depends on project to project) Good work culture and friendly team.

Job security - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

1. Salary 2. Scope to learn and apply it in project. CTS provides access to Udemy where we can enroll into courses as much as we want, but our team faced lack of opportunities to apply them in project.

Associate in Pune

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

It is good for beginners, avoid going into support project as they will make you work even on your sick days off. And HR wont help in this case either.

Dislikes

..., you will have to look for another one on your own , else they will remove you. Used to pay fairly but is now as good as literally any other company like TCS, Infosys in terms of both work quality and compensation. No real way to move vertically based on merit unlike TCS.

Skill development - Poor

+4 more

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

Salary - Poor

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Hi everyone, I have 3.6 years of IT experience and currently work at a service-based company in Pune. My current CTC is 14 LPA (13.5 LPA fixed). I recently received an offer from Novartis Hyderabad as Data Analyst level 3 with a CTC of 19.9 LPA (18.3 LPA fixed). Is this a good offer, or is it on the lower side for my experience? Would appreciate your suggestions! Any answers from people working at Novartis pls ?

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What is the salary of Administrator at Cognizant in Chennai?

The average salary of a Administrator at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹12.4 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 5 years).

The top 10% of Administrator in Chennai at Cognizant earn more than ₹12.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹14.0 Lakhs per year. Administrator Salaries at Cognizant can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 10 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Administrator at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Administrator at Cognizant in Chennai typically ranges from ₹56,762 to ₹58,187 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹12.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 5 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 10 salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Administrator at Cognizant in Chennai?

To be a Administrator at Cognizant in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Administration
- System Administration
- Installation
- System Administration
- Unix

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

What is the salary of a Administrator in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

The salary of a Administrator at companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

HCLTech	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.7 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.1 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹8.9 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Administrator at Cognizant in Chennai?

The salary growth for a Administrator at Cognizant in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Administrator in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹11.8 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹10.7 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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