Cognizant Chennai L2 Network Engineer Salaries by 6 Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 6 years exp.

₹6.5 Lakhs - ₹8.1 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (94%)

₹7 Lakhs

Variable (6%)

₹0.5 Lakh

20% more than the average L2 Network Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 6 years of experience

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Last Updated: 21 Jan 2025

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Cognizant L2 Network Engineer Salary

3 - 6 years exp. (6 salaries)

₹6.5 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr

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TCS L2 Network Engineer Salary 2 - 10 years exp. (28 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 17% less
Infosys L2 Network Engineer Salary 5 - 7 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹5.7 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr 14% less
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Wipro L2 Network Engineer Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr 21% less
HCLTech L2 Network Engineer Salary 2 - 9 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr 15% less
Accenture L2 Network Engineer Salary 5 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹8.4 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr 27% more
Capgemini L2 Network Engineer Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr 19% less

L2 Network Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹8.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant L2 Network Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 21 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.9 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr
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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.6 L/yr - ₹13.1 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹13.3 L/yr

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5.0

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Good salary and benefits, also employee appreciation through distribution of goodies makes it worth. Also, it's approach towards eligible candidate placement with a matching requirement.

Salary - Excellent

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No Drawbacks, but an allocated project tenure or a contract tenure for a eligible and work acquainted candidate should atleast be for a Financial year or a complete term.

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Except monthly salary, nothing to be present for liking

Job security - Excellent

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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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Senior Network Engineer in Kolkata

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4.0

• posted on 01 Oct 2020

3.0

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Likes

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Skill development - Good

+4 more

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Inadequate compensation / benefits .

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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Department

3.0

• posted on 20 Apr 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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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What is the salary of L2 Network Engineer at Cognizant Chennai?

L2 Network Engineer salary at Cognizant in Chennai ranges between ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹8.1 Lakhs for experience between 3 years to 6 years. According to our estimates it is 20% more than the average L2 Network Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Chennai.

How does the salary of a L2 Network Engineer at Cognizant Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a L2 Network Engineer at Cognizant is 20% more than the average salary of a L2 Network Engineer in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a L2 Network Engineer in Chennai?

Accenture L2 Network Engineer Salary - ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a L2 Network Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?

Infosys L2 Network Engineer Salary - ₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs per year
HCLTech L2 Network Engineer Salary - ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year
TCS L2 Network Engineer Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini L2 Network Engineer Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year
Wipro L2 Network Engineer Salary - ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹9.2 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a L2 Network Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a L2 Network Engineer at Cognizant ranges between ₹55,429 per month to ₹56,816 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant L2 Network Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹8.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 6 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for L2 Network Engineer at Cognizant in Chennai?

According to AmbitionBox, 75% of the Cognizant L2 Network Engineers in Chennai reported a notice period of 3 Months, 25% reported a notice period of 2 Months.This is based on 4 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant L2 Network Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹8.1 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 6 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.