Cognizant IT Infrastructure Specialist Salaries by 90+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 13 years exp.

₹7.4 Lakhs - ₹20.6 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (96%)

₹16.8 Lakhs

Variable (4%)

₹0.8 Lakh

19% more than the average IT Infrastructure Specialist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 13 years of experience

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Engineering - Hardware & Networks IT Infrastructure Specialist Salary 6 - 13 years exp. (28 salaries)	₹9.3 L/yr - ₹20.6 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA IT Infrastructure Specialist Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹7.8 L/yr - ₹20.6 L/yr
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IT & Information Security IT Infrastructure Specialist Salary 6 - 13 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations IT Infrastructure Specialist Salary 7 - 12 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr
Project & Program Management IT Infrastructure Specialist Salary 8 - 13 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹17.1 L/yr

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Last Updated: 19 Mar 2025

Companies similar to Cognizant for IT Infrastructure Specialist

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
IBM IT Infrastructure Specialist Salary 6 - 16 years exp. (29 salaries)	₹7.9 L/yr - ₹30.7 L/yr 3% less
Wipro IT Infrastructure Specialist Salary 0 - 11 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr 78% less
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UST IT Infrastructure Specialist Salary 11 - 13 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹10.2 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 26% less
Accenture IT Infrastructure Specialist Salary 7 - 16 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹9.8 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr At par
TCS IT Infrastructure Specialist Salary 2 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹5.7 L/yr - ₹14.9 L/yr 41% less
HCLTech IT Infrastructure Specialist Salary 6 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr 46% less

IT Infrastructure Specialist salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹20.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 95 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant IT Infrastructure Specialist salaries

Last Updated: 19 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (9 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
7 years (14 salaries)	₹7.1 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr
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8 years (20 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr
9 years (16 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
10 years (17 salaries)	₹8.1 L/yr - ₹19.4 L/yr
11 years (9 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹20.6 L/yr
12 years (6 salaries)	₹12.1 L/yr - ₹34.3 L/yr
13 years (4 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹35.4 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

2.8

Rated by 8 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Systems Engineer in Coimbatore

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...fications. Also 50% reimbursement for other certifications related to your role. Salary is average, but not much competitive. Culture Depends on the project based on my 3 projects 1. Good 2. Great 3. Worst

Salary - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

Job security depends on situations. Few of my friends were in bench for more than 6 months, happily receiving salary without joining any project. While one of my friend was dismissed from cognizant because of not reporting to office during bench time. It all depends on the lead., my last project lead is a good man but a bad lead, he is new to cognizant as well. He doesn't even hear your suggestions and made me lose 3 months of night shift allowances worth 18,000

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

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

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Cognizant IT Infrastructure Specialist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of IT Infrastructure Specialist at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a IT Infrastructure Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹20.6 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 13 years).

The top 10% of IT Infrastructure Specialist at Cognizant earn more than ₹18.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹20.4 Lakhs per year. IT Infrastructure Specialist 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 90+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a IT Infrastructure Specialist at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a IT Infrastructure Specialist at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,18,514 to ₹1,21,834 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹20.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 years to 13 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 90+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What is the salary of a IT Infrastructure Specialist in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Accenture	₹9.8 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹30.7 Lakhs per year
UST	₹10.2 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹14.9 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹11.3 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 IT Infrastructure Specialist at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹20.2 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year

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