Lakhs
Lakh
Monthly In-hand Salary
39% more than the average SQL Server Database Administrator Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 9 years of experience
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Engineering - Software & QA
SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
2 - 9
years
exp.
(140
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|  ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹17.7 L/yr |
IT & Information Security
SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
2 - 9
years
exp.
(13
salaries)
| ₹4.9 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr |
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Administration & Facilities
SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
2 - 6
years
exp.
(12
salaries)
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr |
Data Science & Analytics
SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
2 - 3
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹14.9 L/yr |
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 TCS SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
2 - 8 years exp. (337 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹11.9 L/yr 
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 Wipro SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
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 Accenture SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
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 Capgemini SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
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 HCLTech SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
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 Infosys SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
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1 - 8 years exp. (86 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
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 Atos SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
2 - 8 years exp. (53 salaries) | ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr
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 UST SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
2 - 6 years exp. (38 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr
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 Genpact SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
2 - 6 years exp. (37 salaries) | ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹11.9 L/yr
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 NTT Data SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
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 HCL Group SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
2 - 6 years exp. (26 salaries) | ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
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 NTT DATA, Inc. SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
2 - 5 years exp. (10 salaries) | ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
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 Dell EMC SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
4 - 5 years exp. (9 salaries) | ₹5.2 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr
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 HCL Infosystems SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
4 - 11 years exp. (7 salaries) | ₹4.7 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
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 Societe Generale Global Solution Centre SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
3 - 7 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
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 NTT SQL Server Database Administrator Salary
5 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries) | ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
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Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant SQL Server Database Administrator
Experience wise Cognizant SQL Server Database Administrator salaries
Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 2 years (10 salaries) |
₹4.2
L/yr
- ₹7
L/yr
|
| 3 years (26 salaries) |
₹3.6
L/yr
- ₹8.3
L/yr
|
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| 4 years (60 salaries) |
₹4
L/yr
- ₹13
L/yr
|
| 5 years (32 salaries) |
₹5.8
L/yr
- ₹13.5
L/yr
|
| 6 years (22 salaries) |
₹6.2
L/yr
- ₹14.5
L/yr
|
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The top 10% of SQL Server Database Administrator at Cognizant earn more than ₹13.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹17.7 Lakhs per year. SQL Server Database 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.
- - Replication
- - Log Shipping
- - SQL Server Dba
- - SQL DBA
- - US IT Recruitment
These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
| NTT | ₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year |
| HCLTech | ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹20.0 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.
| Infosys | ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹13.1 Lakhs per year |
| Wipro | ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year |
| Accenture | ₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹13.6 Lakhs per year |
| Atos | ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹13.8 Lakhs per year |
| UST | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹12.8 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year |
| 3 years | ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year |
| 4 years | ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year |
| 5 years | ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year |
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Cognizant SQL Server Database Administrator salary
in
India
ranges between ₹4.2
Lakhs to ₹17.4
Lakhs with an average annual salary of
₹. Salary estimates are based on
182
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.