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Cognizant System Engineer 2 salaries in India

Annual salary range
0 - 4 years exp.
₹4.5 Lakhs - ₹6.7 Lakhs
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43% less than the average System Engineer 2 Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 4 years of experience

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Engineering - Hardware & Networks
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0 - 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹4.6 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
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3 - 4 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr

IT & Information Security
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2 - 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr

Customer Success, Service & Operations
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3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

Last Updated: 13 Dec 2023

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₹3 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

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2 - 3 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹4.4 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

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4 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹9 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr

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System Engineer 2 salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant System Engineer 2 salaries

Last Updated: 13 Dec 2023

Experience Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹5.3 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr
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₹5.3 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 20 Mar 2025

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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.

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  • Skill development - Good

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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.

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2.0
  •  posted on 19 Mar 2025

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Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

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5.0
  •  posted on 21 Feb 2025

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

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

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IT & Information Security Department

2.0
  •  posted on 20 Feb 2025

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We can get free online portal like udemy.

  • Skill development - Good
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...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

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  • Salary - Poor
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IT & Information Security Department

4.0
  •  posted on 30 Jan 2025

4.0
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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

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  • 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

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Cognizant System Engineer 2 Salary FAQs

What is the salary of System Engineer 2 at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a System Engineer 2 at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 4 years).

The top 10% of System Engineer 2 at Cognizant earn more than ₹6.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹6.7 Lakhs per year. System Engineer 2 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 7 Cognizant employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a System Engineer 2 at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a System Engineer 2 at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹45,260 to ₹46,347 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 4 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 7 salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for System Engineer 2 in India?
HCLTech ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹11.5 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹10.3 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 System Engineer 2 in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a System Engineer 2 at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Wipro ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
Atos ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹4.0 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 System Engineer 2 at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a System Engineer 2 at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a System Engineer 2 can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
Fresher ₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year
1 year ₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹6.8 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹6.9 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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Cognizant System Engineer 2 salary in India ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 7 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.