Cognizant Lead Administrator Salaries by 80+ Employees (Updated 2025)

8 - 14 years exp.

₹10 Lakhs - ₹22 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (96%)

₹16.4 Lakhs

Variable (4%)

₹0.8 Lakh

At par with the average Lead Administrator Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 8 - 14 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA Lead Administrator Salary 8 - 14 years exp. (37 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
IT & Information Security Lead Administrator Salary 8 - 11 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Lead Administrator Salary 8 - 13 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
Consulting Lead Administrator Salary 8 - 14 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹12.3 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr
Project & Program Management Lead Administrator Salary 9 - 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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Last Updated: 22 Feb 2025

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Infosys Lead Administrator Salary 7 - 15 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 3% less
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Wipro Lead Administrator Salary 5 - 17 years exp. (4.7k salaries)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr 3% less	113 job openings
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IBM Lead Administrator Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr 51% less
LTIMindtree Lead Administrator Salary 5 - 14 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr 11% less
Genpact Lead Administrator Salary 4 - 6 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr 59% less
DXC Technology Lead Administrator Salary 10 - 20 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹17.9 L/yr 12% less
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Atos Lead Administrator Salary 6 - 16 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr 10% more

Lead Administrator salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹10 Lakhs to ₹22 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 81 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Lead Administrator salaries

Last Updated: 22 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
8 years (12 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
9 years (17 salaries)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr
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10 years (11 salaries)	₹11.7 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
11 years (13 salaries)	₹14.1 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr
12 years (12 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
13 years (8 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
14 years (8 salaries)	₹12.3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Lead Administrator

Project Management SAP HANA Project Planning SAP Basis Administration System Architecture SAP ABAP Data Integrity Program Management Business Operations Monitoring Change Management Performance Tuning System Administration Sales Support Resource Planning

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

1.6

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

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

Salary - Poor

+3 more

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

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Cognizant Lead Administrator Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Lead Administrator at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Lead Administrator at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 14 years).

The top 10% of Lead Administrator at Cognizant earn more than ₹19.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹21.8 Lakhs per year. Lead Administrator 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 80+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Lead Administrator at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Administrator at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,16,194 to ₹1,19,439 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 8 years to 14 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 80+ 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 Lead Administrator at Cognizant ?

To be a Lead Administrator at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

- Project Management
- SAP HANA
- Project Planning
- SAP Basis Administration
- System Architecture

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 Lead Administrator in India?

Tech Mahindra	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
Atos	₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 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 Lead Administrator in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

TCS	₹10.2 Lakhs to ₹21.5 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹15.5 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹18.5 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 Lead Administrator at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
8 years	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹20.7 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹11.7 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹14.1 Lakhs to ₹21.5 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Lead Administrator salary in India ranges between ₹10 Lakhs to ₹22 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 81 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.