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Cognizant Desktop Support Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
0 - 3 years exp.
₹1 Lakh - ₹5 Lakhs
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks
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0 - 3 years exp. (99 salaries)
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₹1 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr

IT & Information Security
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0 - 3 years exp. (58 salaries)
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
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0 - 3 years exp. (14 salaries)
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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr

Customer Success, Service & Operations
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0 - 3 years exp. (11 salaries)
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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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TCS Desktop Support Engineer Salary

0 - 10 years exp. (310 salaries)

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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

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1 - 5 years exp. (152 salaries)

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Capgemini Desktop Support Engineer Salary

0 - 5 years exp. (66 salaries)

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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

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Genpact Desktop Support Engineer Salary

1 - 4 years exp. (60 salaries)

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₹1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

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HCL Group Desktop Support Engineer Salary

1 - 6 years exp. (53 salaries)

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₹1.1 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr

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Infosys Desktop Support Engineer Salary

0 - 3 years exp. (46 salaries)

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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

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NTT Data Desktop Support Engineer Salary

0 - 5 years exp. (43 salaries)

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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr

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Atos Desktop Support Engineer Salary

0 - 5 years exp. (26 salaries)

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UST Desktop Support Engineer Salary

1 - 10 years exp. (9 salaries)

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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr

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NTT Desktop Support Engineer Salary

1 - 6 years exp. (7 salaries)

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr

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Tata Group Desktop Support Engineer Salary

1 - 2 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹2 L/yr - ₹2.5 L/yr

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Desktop Support Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1 Lakh to ₹5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 3 years. Salary estimates are based on 210 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Desktop Support Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
Fresher  (40 salaries)

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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr
1 year  (81 salaries)

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₹1.3 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
2 years  (67 salaries)

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₹1 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
3 years  (22 salaries)

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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Desktop Support Engineer

OS Installation Customer Service Windows System Administration End User Computing Pharmacy

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.4

Rated by 31 employees for salary & benefits

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0
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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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  • Salary - Good
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As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

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IT & Information Security Department

2.0
  •  posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0
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We can get free online portal like udemy.

  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

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

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  • Salary - Poor
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IT & Information Security Department

3.0
  •  posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0
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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.

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

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

  • Skill development - Poor
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Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0
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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

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  • Work satisfaction - Good
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Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0
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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.

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

  • Promotions - Poor
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Cognizant Desktop Support Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Desktop Support Engineer at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Desktop Support Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 3 years).

The top 10% of Desktop Support Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹3.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹4.6 Lakhs per year. Desktop Support 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 200+ Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Desktop Support Engineer at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Desktop Support Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹18,901 to ₹20,580 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 3 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 200+ 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 Desktop Support Engineer at Cognizant ?
To be a Desktop Support Engineer at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

  • - OS Installation
  • - Customer Service
  • - Windows System Administration
  • - End User Computing
  • - Pharmacy

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Desktop Support Engineer in India?
UST ₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc. ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹1.1 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹5.0 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 Desktop Support Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Desktop Support 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 ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹5.3 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹5.6 Lakhs per year
Atos ₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹5.1 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹5.0 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 Desktop Support Engineer at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Desktop Support Engineer at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Desktop Support Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
Fresher ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹3.5 Lakhs per year
1 year ₹1.3 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Desktop Support Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹1 Lakh to ₹5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 210 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.