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Cognizant Senior Administrator salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
5 - 9 years exp.
₹6 Lakhs - ₹17.9 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
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₹11.3 Lakhs
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₹0.5 Lakh
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15% more than the average Senior Administrator Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 5 - 9 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
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5 - 9 years exp. (51 salaries)
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₹7.6 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Senior Administrator Salary
5 - 9 years exp. (33 salaries)
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₹6.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

Consulting
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5 - 8 years exp. (21 salaries)
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₹6.1 L/yr - ₹17.9 L/yr

IT & Information Security
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5 - 9 years exp. (13 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr

Last Updated: 27 Feb 2025

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4 - 13 years exp. (30 salaries)

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₹6 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr

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4 - 10 years exp. (21 salaries)

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5 - 9 years exp. (7 salaries)

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₹5.6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

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Senior Administrator salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹6 Lakhs to ₹17.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 144 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Senior Administrator salaries

Last Updated: 27 Feb 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
5 years  (42 salaries)

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₹6 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr
6 years  (35 salaries)

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₹6 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
7 years  (23 salaries)

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₹7 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
8 years  (25 salaries)

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₹7.8 L/yr - ₹17.9 L/yr
9 years  (19 salaries)

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₹9 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Senior Administrator

System Administration Installation System Maintenance Security Audit SAP Basis administration Application Deployment

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.7

Rated by 8 employees for salary & benefits

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Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

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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

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  • Work satisfaction - Good
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Dislikes

Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0
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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.

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

  • Promotions - Poor

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 28 Nov 2024

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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.

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  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

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

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  • Salary - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 10 Nov 2024

3.0
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Long term projects but mainly support projects. Flexible work timings On time salary and some increment every year Scope to show case your skills

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  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

Every time you have search for the projects once your current project ramp down

  • Job security - Poor

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 02 Nov 2024

4.0
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Likes

They offer competitive salary package. That’s all.

  • Salary - Good

Dislikes

There’s no job satisfaction or personal growth. Enough toxic people up there in the management. So don’t expect any support. It’s all about billing. Also you need to complete a ton of courses and most of them are irrelevant or obsolete, so it just eat your valuable time. Most of the time we have to spend our personal time to do all these since there will be project deadlines.

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  • Job security - Poor
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Cognizant Senior Administrator Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Administrator at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a Senior Administrator at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹17.9 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 9 years).

The top 10% of Senior Administrator at Cognizant earn more than ₹14.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹17.5 Lakhs per year. Senior 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.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Administrator at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Administrator at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹84,098 to ₹86,296 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹17.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 5 years to 9 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 Senior Administrator at Cognizant ?
To be a Senior Administrator at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

  • - System Administration
  • - Installation
  • - System Maintenance
  • - Security Audit
  • - SAP Basis administration

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Senior Administrator in India?
HCLTech ₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹19.3 Lakhs per year
HCL Infosystems ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹17.5 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹17.0 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.
What is the salary of a Senior Administrator in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a Senior Administrator at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

IBM ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre ₹9.9 Lakhs to ₹12.1 Lakhs per year
HCL Group ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹17.8 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹15.2 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹15.0 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 Senior Administrator at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a Senior Administrator at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Administrator can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
5 years ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
7 years ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹17.5 Lakhs per year
8 years ₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹17.9 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant Senior Administrator salary in India ranges between ₹6 Lakhs to ₹17.9 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 144 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.