Cognizant Data Center Engineer Salaries by 9 Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 2 years exp.

₹1.6 Lakh - ₹4.5 Lakhs

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49% less than the average Data Center Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 2 years of experience

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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Data Center Engineer Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Data Center Engineer Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹2.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 25 Feb 2025

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TCS Data Center Engineer Salary 0 - 9 years exp. (23 salaries)	₹1.7 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr 113% more
Infosys Data Center Engineer Salary 5 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr 497% more
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Wipro Data Center Engineer Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (55 salaries)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 66% more	1 job opening
HCLTech Data Center Engineer Salary 0 - 9 years exp. (22 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹12.6 L/yr 185% more
Tech Mahindra Data Center Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr 77% more
Accenture Data Center Engineer Salary 1 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹13.9 L/yr 294% more
Capgemini Data Center Engineer Salary 3 - 11 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 190% more	1 job opening
IBM Data Center Engineer Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (23 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr 27% more
LTIMindtree Data Center Engineer Salary 2 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr 121% more
DXC Technology Data Center Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (28 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr 72% more
NTT Data Center Engineer Salary 0 - 11 years exp. (26 salaries)	₹1.4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 58% more
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NTT DATA, Inc. Data Center Engineer Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹9.9 L/yr 150% more	1 job opening
Genpact Data Center Engineer Salary 4 - 9 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 136% more
HCL Group Data Center Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr 4% more
NTT Data Data Center Engineer Salary 4 - 7 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr 158% more
HCL Infosystems Data Center Engineer Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹1.1 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr 6% less

Data Center Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1.6 Lakh to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 2 years. Salary estimates are based on 9 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Data Center Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 25 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (3 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹2.5 L/yr
1 year (4 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹2.5 L/yr
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2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

5.0

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

Promotions - Poor

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 28 Nov 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Stability is good. Though in the ongoing global recession, many of my co-workers had to leave projects because of project ramp down and did not get any other projects. Instead of recruiting employees from bench in other projects they are hiring more from people outside.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Appraisal is bad. So joining with low salary does not help much in the long run, better to switch.

Salary - Poor

+1 more

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Nov 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Long term projects but mainly support projects. Flexible work timings On time salary and some increment every year Scope to show case your skills

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Every time you have search for the projects once your current project ramp down

Job security - Poor

Senior Associate in Kochi

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 02 Nov 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

They offer competitive salary package. That’s all.

Salary - Good

Dislikes

There’s no job satisfaction or personal growth. Enough toxic people up there in the management. So don’t expect any support. It’s all about billing. Also you need to complete a ton of courses and most of them are irrelevant or obsolete, so it just eat your valuable time. Most of the time we have to spend our personal time to do all these since there will be project deadlines.

Job security - Poor

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Cognizant Data Center Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Data Center Engineer at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Data Center Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 2 years).

The top 10% of Data Center Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹3.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹4.5 Lakhs per year. Data Center 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 9 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Data Center Engineer at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Data Center Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹17,474 to ₹19,175 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 2 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 9 salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Data Center Engineer in India?

Infosys	₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹26.5 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹13.9 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹12.6 Lakhs per year
NTT Data	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.4 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Cognizant, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Data Center Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

NTT DATA, Inc.	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.9 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree	₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹7.7 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹9.4 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.3 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 Data Center Engineer at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹2.5 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹2.5 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Data Center Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹1.6 Lakh to ₹4.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 9 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.