Average annual salary for most employees Salary comparison with similar companies Estimated monthly take-home salary17% more than the average Senior Linux Administrator Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 12 years of experience
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Senior Linux Administrator Salary
4 - 12
years
exp.
(14
salaries)
|  ₹4.9 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Senior Linux Administrator Salary
3 - 4
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr |
Companies similar to Cognizant for Senior Linux Administrator
| Company name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
 Wipro Senior Linux Administrator Salary
4 - 10 years exp. (132 salaries) | ₹5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 
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 TCS Senior Linux Administrator Salary
4 - 11 years exp. (68 salaries) | ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
24%
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 IBM Senior Linux Administrator Salary
3 - 11 years exp. (53 salaries) | ₹4.4 L/yr - ₹18.9 L/yr
6%
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 HCLTech Senior Linux Administrator Salary
4 - 12 years exp. (43 salaries) | ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr
12%
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 DXC Technology Senior Linux Administrator Salary
4 - 10 years exp. (25 salaries) | ₹6.6 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
20%
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 Infosys Senior Linux Administrator Salary
3 - 10 years exp. (19 salaries) | ₹6 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr
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 Capgemini Senior Linux Administrator Salary
3 - 8 years exp. (19 salaries) | ₹4 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr
21%
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 NTT DATA, Inc. Senior Linux Administrator Salary
4 - 10 years exp. (16 salaries) | ₹6 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
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 Tech Mahindra Senior Linux Administrator Salary
2 - 12 years exp. (14 salaries) | ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr 
10%
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 Accenture Senior Linux Administrator Salary
4 - 10 years exp. (12 salaries) | ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
5%
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 HCL Group Senior Linux Administrator Salary
2 - 10 years exp. (11 salaries) | ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
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 NTT Senior Linux Administrator Salary
4 - 10 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹6 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
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 Genpact Senior Linux Administrator Salary
4 - 13 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹7.4 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
35%
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 HCL Infosystems Senior Linux Administrator Salary
5 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹5.2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
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 Atos Senior Linux Administrator Salary
5 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries) | ₹8.3 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
5%
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 Dell EMC Senior Linux Administrator Salary
4 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries) | ₹7 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr
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Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Senior Linux Administrator
Experience wise Cognizant Senior Linux Administrator salaries
Last Updated: 29 Jan 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate) |
₹2
L/yr
- ₹7
L/yr
|
| 4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate) |
₹4.9
L/yr
- ₹7
L/yr
|
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| 5 years (4 salaries) |
₹5
L/yr
- ₹10
L/yr
|
| 6 years (3 salaries) |
₹3.7
L/yr
- ₹11
L/yr
|
| 7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate) |
₹4.3
L/yr
- ₹14.5
L/yr
|
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Cognizant Senior Linux Administrator Salary FAQs
The top 10% of Senior Linux Administrator at Cognizant earn more than ₹18.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹19.0 Lakhs per year. Senior 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.
| Genpact | ₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year |
| Tech Mahindra | ₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year |
| Atos | ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹15.0 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.
| Accenture | ₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year |
| NTT DATA, Inc. | ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year |
| IBM | ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹18.9 Lakhs per year |
| Wipro | ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year |
| HCLTech | ₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹13.8 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 |
|---|---|
| 3 years | ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year |
| 4 years | ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year |
| 5 years | ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year |
| 6 years | ₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year |
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in
India
ranges between ₹4.9
Lakhs to ₹19
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
17
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.