Cognizant Backup and Storage Engineer Salaries by 7 Employees

4 - 8 years exp.

₹6.3 Lakhs - ₹12 Lakhs

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12% more than the average Backup and Storage Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 8 years of experience

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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Backup and Storage Engineer Salary 4 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Backup and Storage Engineer Salary 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.2 L/yr

Last Updated: 15 Feb 2024

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Backup and Storage Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹12 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Backup and Storage Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 15 Feb 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹15.7 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
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6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹10.7 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹10.7 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr

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Senior Systems Engineer in Kolkata

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• posted on 03 Apr 2025

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The night shift allowance, 6th day allowance is better than some other organizations.

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Many things, toxic office politics, unpaid overtime, over-the-top cost-cutting practices, slow growth, biased ratings, code of conduct malpractice, biased regionalism, fraudulent HR practices etc.

Salary - Bad

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As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

Skill development - Good

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Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

Job security - Poor

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2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

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Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

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1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

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CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

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What is the salary of Backup and Storage Engineer at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Backup and Storage Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 8 years).

The top 10% of Backup and Storage Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹11.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹12.0 Lakhs per year. Backup and Storage Engineer 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 7 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Backup and Storage Engineer at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Backup and Storage Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹67,967 to ₹69,709 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 years to 8 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 7 salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What is the salary of a Backup and Storage Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Dell EMC	₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹11.7 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹8.0 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 Backup and Storage Engineer at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
4 years	₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹15.7 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹10.7 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹10.7 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Backup and Storage Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹12 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 7 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.