Average annual salary for most employees Salary comparison with similar companies Estimated monthly take-home salary20% more than the average Linux Administrator Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 7 years of experience
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Linux Administrator Salary
2 - 7
years
exp.
(73
salaries)
|  ₹3 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr |
IT & Information Security
Linux Administrator Salary
2 - 6
years
exp.
(60
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Linux Administrator Salary
2 - 5
years
exp.
(37
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
Administration & Facilities
Linux Administrator Salary
2 - 5
years
exp.
(16
salaries)
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Companies similar to Cognizant for Linux Administrator
| Company name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
 TCS Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 9 years exp. (939 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 
5%
more | |
 Infosys Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 8 years exp. (195 salaries) | ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr
7%
more | 5 job openings |
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 Wipro Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 7 years exp. (758 salaries) | ₹1.6 L/yr - ₹10.7 L/yr 
12%
less | |
 HCLTech Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 8 years exp. (397 salaries) | ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
1%
more | |
 Tech Mahindra Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (410 salaries) | ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
20%
less | 2 job openings |
 Accenture Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 5 years exp. (260 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr
21%
less | |
 Capgemini Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 8 years exp. (349 salaries) | ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr At par | 4 job openings |
 IBM Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 9 years exp. (480 salaries) | ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
1%
more | 3 job openings |
 LTIMindtree Linux Administrator Salary
2 - 6 years exp. (191 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr
6%
less | |
 DXC Technology Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (212 salaries) | ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
11%
less | |
 HCL Group Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 5 years exp. (65 salaries) | ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
26%
less | |
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 Atos Linux Administrator Salary
2 - 7 years exp. (56 salaries) | ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr
7%
less | |
 Genpact Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 5 years exp. (55 salaries) | ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
17%
less | |
 NTT Data Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 7 years exp. (53 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹11.9 L/yr
2%
more | |
 HCL Infosystems Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 5 years exp. (37 salaries) | ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
38%
less | |
 NTT Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 10 years exp. (19 salaries) | ₹2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
22%
less | |
 NTT DATA, Inc. Linux Administrator Salary
0 - 9 years exp. (15 salaries) | ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
4%
less | |
 Dell EMC Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 4 years exp. (7 salaries) | ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
22%
less | |
 Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Linux Administrator Salary
3 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹4 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr
5%
more | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Linux Administrator
Experience wise Cognizant Linux Administrator salaries
Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 2 years (25 salaries) |
₹3
L/yr
- ₹7.5
L/yr
|
| 3 years (77 salaries) |
₹3
L/yr
- ₹9.5
L/yr
|
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| 4 years (79 salaries) |
₹4
L/yr
- ₹11.2
L/yr
|
| 5 years (23 salaries) |
₹4.6
L/yr
- ₹10.5
L/yr
|
| 6 years (6 salaries) |
₹7.2
L/yr
- ₹12
L/yr
|
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The top 10% of Linux Administrator at Cognizant earn more than ₹8.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹11.5 Lakhs per year. Linux 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 200+ Cognizant employees in India.
- - Linux Administration
- - Linux
- - Redhat Linux
- - Linux Administration
- - RHCE
These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
| Infosys | ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹12.8 Lakhs per year |
| TCS | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year |
| Societe Generale Global Solution Centre | ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹11.2 Lakhs per year |
| NTT Data | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹11.9 Lakhs per year |
| HCLTech | ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹11.0 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.
| IBM | ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year |
| Capgemini | ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year |
| NTT DATA, Inc. | ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year |
| LTIMindtree | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹11.4 Lakhs per year |
| Atos | ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹11.2 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.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 2 years | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year |
| 3 years | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year |
| 4 years | ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹11.2 Lakhs per year |
| 5 years | ₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year |
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in
India
ranges between ₹3
Lakhs to ₹10.5
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
212
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.