Monthly In-hand Salary
11% more than the average Linux System Administrator Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 6 years of experience
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Linux System Administrator
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1 - 5
years
exp.
(79
salaries)
|  ₹3 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
IT & Information Security
Linux System Administrator
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1 - 6
years
exp.
(69
salaries)
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Linux System Administrator
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2 - 4
years
exp.
(15
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
Administration & Facilities
Linux System Administrator
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2 - 4
years
exp.
(10
salaries)
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr |
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Experience wise Cognizant Linux System Administrator
salaries
Last Updated: 31 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 1 year (5 salaries) |
₹2.7
L/yr
- ₹4
L/yr
|
| 2 years (30 salaries) |
₹3
L/yr
- ₹6.2
L/yr
|
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| 3 years (67 salaries) |
₹3.1
L/yr
- ₹9.4
L/yr
|
| 4 years (71 salaries) |
₹4
L/yr
- ₹10
L/yr
|
| 5 years (24 salaries) |
₹4.3
L/yr
- ₹11
L/yr
|
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The top 10% of Linux System Administrator at Cognizant earn more than ₹8.1 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹11.0 Lakhs per year. Linux System 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.
- - NFS
- - Troubleshooting
- - RAID
- - Hardware Installation
- - NIS
These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
| DXC Technology | ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹12.4 Lakhs per year |
| NTT DATA, Inc. | ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹12.4 Lakhs per year |
| Societe Generale Global Solution Centre | ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year |
| IBM | ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.7 Lakhs per year |
| Dell EMC | ₹4.2 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.
| NTT | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹11.7 Lakhs per year |
| HCLTech | ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹12.1 Lakhs per year |
| Wipro | ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year |
| NTT Data | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.4 Lakhs per year |
| Infosys | ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹9.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year |
| 2 years | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs per year |
| 3 years | ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹9.4 Lakhs per year |
| 4 years | ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year |
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salary
in
India
ranges between ₹2.7
Lakhs to ₹10.5
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
198
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.