Cognizant Principal Infrastructure Engineer Salaries by 100+ Employees (Updated 2025)

8 - 17 years exp.

₹13.3 Lakhs - ₹37.5 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (94%)

₹26.3 Lakhs

Variable (6%)

₹1.5 Lakh

63% more than the average Principal Infrastructure Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 8 - 17 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Principal Infrastructure Engineer Salary 8 - 17 years exp. (77 salaries)	₹13.3 L/yr - ₹37.5 L/yr
IT & Information Security Principal Infrastructure Engineer Salary 8 - 16 years exp. (24 salaries)	₹19 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Principal Infrastructure Engineer Salary 11 - 17 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr
Consulting Principal Infrastructure Engineer Salary 10 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹18.6 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations Principal Infrastructure Engineer Salary 13 - 17 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹27.8 L/yr

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Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

Companies similar to Cognizant for Principal Infrastructure Engineer

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Wipro Principal Infrastructure Engineer Salary 12 - 13 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr 42% less
Dell EMC Principal Infrastructure Engineer Salary 16 - 18 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹27 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr 1% less
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Mphasis Principal Infrastructure Engineer Salary 6 - 15 years exp. (548 salaries)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 47% less
Colruyt Group Principal Infrastructure Engineer Salary 9 - 14 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹17 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr 32% less
HighRadius Principal Infrastructure Engineer Salary 10 - 13 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹15.5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 37% less

Principal Infrastructure Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹13.3 Lakhs to ₹37.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 17 years. Salary estimates are based on 150 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Principal Infrastructure Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
8 years (4 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹30.5 L/yr
9 years (15 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
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10 years (24 salaries)	₹18.6 L/yr - ₹37.5 L/yr
11 years (28 salaries)	₹13.3 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr
12 years (26 salaries)	₹14.5 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr
13 years (25 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr
14 years (13 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
15+ years (15 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

4.3

Rated by 7 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

Job security - Poor

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Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

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

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Cognizant Principal Infrastructure Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Infrastructure Engineer at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Principal Infrastructure Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹13.3 Lakhs to ₹37.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 17 years).

The top 10% of Principal Infrastructure Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹32.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹35.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Infrastructure Engineer 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.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Infrastructure Engineer at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Infrastructure Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,73,605 to ₹1,80,318 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹13.3 Lakhs to ₹37.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 8 years to 17 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 100+ 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 Principal Infrastructure Engineer at Cognizant ?

To be a Principal Infrastructure Engineer at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

- Automation Testing
- Github
- Data Analytics
- Claims Adjudication
- Python

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

What is the salary of a Principal Infrastructure Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Dell EMC	₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
Colruyt Group	₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
HighRadius	₹15.5 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year
Mphasis	₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹22.0 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 Principal Infrastructure Engineer at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
8 years	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹30.5 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹18.6 Lakhs to ₹37.5 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹13.3 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year

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