Cognizant DevOps and Cloud Architect Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

11 - 16 years exp.

₹14.5 Lakhs - ₹38 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (96%)

₹26.8 Lakhs

Variable (4%)

₹1.2 Lakh

5% more than the average DevOps and Cloud Architect Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 11 - 16 years of experience

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IT & Information Security DevOps and Cloud Architect Salary 11 - 16 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹27.5 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr
Engineering - Hardware & Networks DevOps and Cloud Architect Salary 12 - 14 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹16 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA DevOps and Cloud Architect Salary 14 - 15 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹14.5 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr

Last Updated: 19 Mar 2025

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TCS DevOps and Cloud Architect Salary 8 - 17 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹37.5 L/yr 26% less
Wipro DevOps and Cloud Architect Salary 3 - 18 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹12.6 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr 26% less
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IBM DevOps and Cloud Architect Salary 8 - 15 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹19.1 L/yr - ₹48.3 L/yr 26% more
HCLTech DevOps and Cloud Architect Salary 7 - 19 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 21% less
Capgemini DevOps and Cloud Architect Salary 4 - 17 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr 44% less
UST DevOps and Cloud Architect Salary 8 - 9 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.7 L/yr 11% less
Accenture DevOps and Cloud Architect Salary 10 - 21 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹28 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 23% more
Tech Mahindra DevOps and Cloud Architect Salary 8 - 17 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹17.5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 11% less

DevOps and Cloud Architect salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹38 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 11 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 13 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant DevOps and Cloud Architect salaries

Last Updated: 19 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹26 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹23 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
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13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16 L/yr - ₹31.2 L/yr
14 years (3 salaries)	₹14.5 L/yr - ₹50.9 L/yr
15+ years (4 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

5.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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

Software Developer in Chennai

Full Time

Quality Assurance Department

1.0

• posted on 27 Dec 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

No hike, no job security, no skill development, no easy transportation.even if you learn new technologies they will ask for experience and make you work in technology which you already know.if you do "jing jack" you will get everything else you will be cornered and make you to think resigning is best than staying there

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Associate Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 24 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good I like that there are good projects available. If you get that great you will get experience and knowledge.

Skill development - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

1. Salary and hikes are low. 2. Poor employee welfare activities, once a year they take you out for team lunch. If you missed then nothing, no gifts, abs nothing, saving so much money but gives back nothing.

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Cognizant DevOps and Cloud Architect Salary FAQs

What is the salary of DevOps and Cloud Architect at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a DevOps and Cloud Architect at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 11 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of DevOps and Cloud Architect at Cognizant earn more than ₹35.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹38.0 Lakhs per year. DevOps and Cloud Architect 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 DevOps and Cloud Architect at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a DevOps and Cloud Architect at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,74,565 to ₹1,81,321 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 11 years to 16 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.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for DevOps and Cloud Architect in India?

IBM	₹19.1 Lakhs to ₹48.3 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 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 DevOps and Cloud Architect in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Tech Mahindra	₹17.5 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
UST	₹22.5 Lakhs to ₹28.7 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹11.5 Lakhs to ₹37.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹12.6 Lakhs to ₹37.0 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 DevOps and Cloud Architect at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
11 years	₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹31.2 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹50.9 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant DevOps and Cloud Architect salary in India ranges between ₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹38 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 13 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.