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Cognizant IT Helpdesk Engineer salaries in India

Annual salary range
4 - 7 years exp.
₹3 Lakhs - ₹5.5 Lakhs
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15% more than the average IT Helpdesk Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 7 years of experience

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Customer Success, Service & Operations
IT Helpdesk Engineer Salary
6 - 7 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹3.7 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
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4 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr

Last Updated: 12 Mar 2023

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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

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₹3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

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3 - 6 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹6.4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

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1 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

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₹1.4 L/yr - ₹2.6 L/yr

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0 - 4 years exp. (20 salaries)

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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr

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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

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DXC Technology IT Helpdesk Engineer Salary

0 - 6 years exp. (12 salaries)

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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

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2 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr

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3 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

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IT Helpdesk Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant IT Helpdesk Engineer salaries

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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹4.4 L/yr
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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹1.7 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

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IT & Information Security Department

5.0
  •  posted on 13 Apr 2022

3.0
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Cognizant is working on strengthening it's own associates by optimising learning scopes and internal evaluation for promotion

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Dislikes

... document submission. They know only to reject without any proper justification. They think they are paying the salary from their pocket only

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Data Science & Analytics Department

3.0
  •  posted on 04 Feb 2022

2.0
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Except monthly salary, nothing to be present for liking

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No growth, no upskill push from your manager, And if you upskill yourself alongwith your work from learning portal, no body will appreciate or use your skill in project. Management is least bothered about your older skills and upskilling and your career growth

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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Department

4.0
  •  posted on 01 Oct 2020

3.0
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I think work balance is quite good . Work culture is a bit mixed bag for me . Management is supportive to some extent . Job security is there and there are ample learning opportunities on offer .

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Inadequate compensation / benefits .

Engineering - Hardware & Networks Department

3.0
  •  posted on 20 Apr 2022

3.0
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All benefits are standard and all service companies give that. One good point is that you get more in hand salary as compared to other companies. No hidden components to CTC.

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...n 2018. HR were asking employees to quit if you are on bench more than 2 months. Salary hike and promotions were minimal

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BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

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Worst company, hell lot of discrimination between India and Manila. Management is worst and just care about how to loot money from client and warm their own pockets. No work life balance, worst of its kind.

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Everything nothing good, they don't give you salary as what you do, no holiday, you need to work in india holiday and you need to work in US holiday as well. Management only do back hitching here. Don't ever join team under any philippians specially Joy Mendoza she is worst of her kind.

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Cognizant IT Helpdesk Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of IT Helpdesk Engineer at Cognizant?
IT Helpdesk Engineer salary at Cognizant in India ranges between ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs for experience between 4 years to 7 years. According to our estimates it is 15% more than the average IT Helpdesk Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant India.
How does the salary of a IT Helpdesk Engineer at Cognizant India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a IT Helpdesk Engineer at Cognizant is 15% more than the average salary of a IT Helpdesk Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a IT Helpdesk Engineer in India?
  • Capgemini IT Helpdesk Engineer Salary - ₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
  • Infosys IT Helpdesk Engineer Salary - ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs per year
  • Concentrix Corporation IT Helpdesk Engineer Salary - ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
  • HCLTech IT Helpdesk Engineer Salary - ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
  • TCS IT Helpdesk Engineer Salary - ₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a IT Helpdesk Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
  • Accenture IT Helpdesk Engineer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
  • DXC Technology IT Helpdesk Engineer Salary - ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
  • HCL Group IT Helpdesk Engineer Salary - ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
  • HCL Infosystems IT Helpdesk Engineer Salary - ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹3.7 Lakhs per year
  • IBM IT Helpdesk Engineer Salary - ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a IT Helpdesk Engineer at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a IT Helpdesk Engineer at Cognizant ranges between ₹26,648 per month to ₹28,063 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant IT Helpdesk Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 7 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for IT Helpdesk Engineer at Cognizant?
According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Cognizant IT Helpdesk Engineers reported a notice period of 15 days or less.This is based on 2 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant IT Helpdesk Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.