Cognizant DB2 Database Administrator Salaries by 30+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 9 years exp.

₹2.7 Lakhs - ₹13.2 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

15% less than the average DB2 Database Administrator Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 9 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA DB2 Database Administrator Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (27 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr
Engineering - Hardware & Networks DB2 Database Administrator Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr
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IT & Information Security DB2 Database Administrator Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

Last Updated: 13 Feb 2025

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TCS DB2 Database Administrator Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (138 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 11% less	1 job opening
Infosys DB2 Database Administrator Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr 19% more	4 job openings
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Wipro DB2 Database Administrator Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (66 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr 11% less	1 job opening
HCLTech DB2 Database Administrator Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (37 salaries)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr 54% more
Tech Mahindra DB2 Database Administrator Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (26 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 25% less
Accenture DB2 Database Administrator Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (32 salaries)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹18.3 L/yr 61% more
Capgemini DB2 Database Administrator Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (34 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr 1% more	1 job opening
IBM DB2 Database Administrator Salary 2 - 10 years exp. (176 salaries)	₹9.4 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr 83% more	1 job opening
LTIMindtree DB2 Database Administrator Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr 12% less
DXC Technology DB2 Database Administrator Salary 2 - 8 years exp. (25 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹13.1 L/yr 8% less
Atos DB2 Database Administrator Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr 16% less
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NTT Data DB2 Database Administrator Salary 3 - 12 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹6.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr At par
HCL Group DB2 Database Administrator Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr 8% less

DB2 Database Administrator salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹13.2 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 35 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant DB2 Database Administrator salaries

Last Updated: 13 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
1 year (4 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
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2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr
3 years (4 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr
4 years (5 salaries)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
5 years (6 salaries)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr
6 years (3 salaries)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
7 years (3 salaries)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr
8 years (3 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
9 years (3 salaries)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr

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Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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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.

Salary - Good

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As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

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

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

Salary - Poor

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Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

+3 more

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

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What is the salary of DB2 Database Administrator at Cognizant?

DB2 Database Administrator salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹13.2 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 9 years. According to our estimates it is 15% less than the average DB2 Database Administrator Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 35 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.

How does the salary of a DB2 Database Administrator at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a DB2 Database Administrator at Cognizant is 15% less than the average salary of a DB2 Database Administrator in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a DB2 Database Administrator at Cognizant?

IBM DB2, Performance Tuning, Restore, MongoDB DBA and Database Administration are some of the popular skills required to work as a DB2 Database Administrator at Cognizant India.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a DB2 Database Administrator in India?

IBM DB2 Database Administrator Salary - ₹9.4 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture DB2 Database Administrator Salary - ₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹18.3 Lakhs per year
HCLTech DB2 Database Administrator Salary - ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹19.5 Lakhs per year
Infosys DB2 Database Administrator Salary - ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹15.3 Lakhs per year
Capgemini DB2 Database Administrator Salary - ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a DB2 Database Administrator in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

NTT Data DB2 Database Administrator Salary - ₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology DB2 Database Administrator Salary - ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹13.1 Lakhs per year
HCL Group DB2 Database Administrator Salary - ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year
Wipro DB2 Database Administrator Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹12.4 Lakhs per year
TCS DB2 Database Administrator Salary - ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a DB2 Database Administrator at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a DB2 Database Administrator at Cognizant ranges between ₹58,695 per month to ₹60,175 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant DB2 Database Administrator salary in India which ranges between ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹13.2 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 9 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for DB2 Database Administrator at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 64% of the Cognizant DB2 Database Administrators reported a notice period of 3 Months, 18% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 11 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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