Cognizant Linux System Administrator L2 Salaries by 5 Employees

3 - 12 years exp.

₹4.8 Lakhs - ₹8.3 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (97%)

₹6.7 Lakhs

Variable (3%)

₹0.2 Lakh

21% more than the average Linux System Administrator L2 Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 12 years of experience

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Last Updated: 7 Sep 2024

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Linux System Administrator L2 salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Linux System Administrator L2 salaries

Last Updated: 7 Sep 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5 L/yr - ₹6.4 L/yr
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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.7 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.4 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3 L/yr - ₹7.9 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.3 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.3 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr

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Senior Systems Engineer in Coimbatore

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Jan 2025

4.0

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...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

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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

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Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

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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

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 28 Nov 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Stability is good. Though in the ongoing global recession, many of my co-workers had to leave projects because of project ramp down and did not get any other projects. Instead of recruiting employees from bench in other projects they are hiring more from people outside.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

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Appraisal is bad. So joining with low salary does not help much in the long run, better to switch.

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Cognizant Linux System Administrator L2 Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Linux System Administrator L2 at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Linux System Administrator L2 at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 12 years).

The top 10% of Linux System Administrator L2 at Cognizant earn more than ₹8.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹8.3 Lakhs per year. Linux System Administrator L2 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 5 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Linux System Administrator L2 at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Linux System Administrator L2 at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹52,788 to ₹54,031 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 years to 12 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 5 salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What is the salary of a Linux System Administrator L2 in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

The salary of a Linux System Administrator L2 at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

IBM	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹8.4 Lakhs per year
UST	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹7.0 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.

How the salary growth look like for a Linux System Administrator L2 at Cognizant in India?

The salary growth for a Linux System Administrator L2 at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Linux System Administrator L2 can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
3 years	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹9.2 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹6.4 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹6.8 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹7.3 Lakhs per year

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Cognizant Linux System Administrator L2 salary in India ranges between ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 5 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.