Average annual salary for most employees Fixed vs. variable pay breakdown Estimated monthly take-home salary10% 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.
(41
salaries)
|  ₹3 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr |
IT & Information Security
Linux Administrator Salary
2 - 6
years
exp.
(39
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Linux Administrator Salary
2 - 5
years
exp.
(26
salaries)
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
Administration & Facilities
Linux Administrator Salary
2 - 4
years
exp.
(11
salaries)
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr |
Companies similar to Cognizant for Linux Administrator in Bangalore / Bengaluru
Cognizant
Linux Administrator Salary
2 - 7 years exp. (126 salaries) |  ₹3 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr |
| Company name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
 TCS Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 9 years exp. (352 salaries) | ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr 
3%
more | |
 Wipro Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 8 years exp. (301 salaries) | ₹2 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr 
13%
less | |
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 IBM Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 9 years exp. (247 salaries) | ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹9.9 L/yr
7%
more | |
 Tech Mahindra Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (239 salaries) | ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
17%
less | 2 job openings |
 Capgemini Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 8 years exp. (184 salaries) | ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹10.7 L/yr At par | 4 job openings |
 HCLTech Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 9 years exp. (140 salaries) | ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr
4%
more | |
 Accenture Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (139 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
15%
less | |
 DXC Technology Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 7 years exp. (109 salaries) | ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr
1%
less | |
 Infosys Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 8 years exp. (104 salaries) | ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
10%
more | 4 job openings |
 HCL Group Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 5 years exp. (37 salaries) | ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
26%
less | |
 NTT Data Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 8 years exp. (26 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr At par | |
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 HCL Infosystems Linux Administrator Salary
2 - 5 years exp. (21 salaries) | ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
35%
less | |
 Genpact Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 5 years exp. (19 salaries) | ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
17%
less | |
 Atos Linux Administrator Salary
2 - 6 years exp. (17 salaries) | ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr
3%
less | |
 NTT DATA, Inc. Linux Administrator Salary
2 - 9 years exp. (11 salaries) | ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr At par | |
 UST Linux Administrator Salary
2 - 7 years exp. (9 salaries) | ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr
17%
less | 1 job opening |
 Dell EMC Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr
22%
less | |
 NTT Linux Administrator Salary
2 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr
20%
less | |
 Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Linux Administrator Salary
3 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹4 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr
4%
more | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Linux Administrator in Bangalore / Bengaluru
Experience wise Cognizant Linux Administrator salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru
Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 2 years (17 salaries) |
₹3
L/yr
- ₹5
L/yr
|
| 3 years (45 salaries) |
₹3
L/yr
- ₹8
L/yr
|
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| 4 years (50 salaries) |
₹4
L/yr
- ₹10.8
L/yr
|
| 5 years (11 salaries) |
₹5.3
L/yr
- ₹10.5
L/yr
|
| 6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate) |
₹7.3
L/yr
- ₹9.3
L/yr
|
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Linux Administrator
Lakhs/yr
2 - 7 years exp.
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4 - 11 years exp.
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The top 10% of Linux Administrator in Bangalore / Bengaluru at Cognizant earn more than ₹7.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹10.7 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 100+ Cognizant employees in India.
- - Linux Administration
- - Linux
- - Linux Administration
- - Redhat Linux
- - RHCE
These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
| Infosys | ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year |
| IBM | ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹9.9 Lakhs per year |
| Societe Generale Global Solution Centre | ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹11.2 Lakhs per year |
| HCLTech | ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹10.6 Lakhs per year |
| TCS | ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹10.2 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.
| NTT Data | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year |
| NTT DATA, Inc. | ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year |
| Capgemini | ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹10.7 Lakhs per year |
| DXC Technology | ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹10.6 Lakhs per year |
| Atos | ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹10.3 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.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 2 years | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year |
| 3 years | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year |
| 4 years | ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year |
| 5 years | ₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year |
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Cognizant Linux Administrator salary
in
Bangalore / Bengaluru
ranges between ₹3
Lakhs to ₹11.2
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
126
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.