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Cognizant System Engineer Hardware salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
0 - 3 years exp.
₹1.8 Lakh - ₹6.1 Lakhs
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42% less than the average System Engineer Hardware Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 3 years of experience

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IT & Information Security
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0 - 3 years exp. (60 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
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0 - 3 years exp. (29 salaries)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr

Customer Success, Service & Operations
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0 - 3 years exp. (24 salaries)
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
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1 - 3 years exp. (18 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
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1 - 2 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr

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Last Updated: 21 Mar 2025

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2 - 7 years exp. (49 salaries)

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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr

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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

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1 - 5 years exp. (18 salaries)

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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr

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2 - 7 years exp. (7 salaries)

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₹8 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

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0 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

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3 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr

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Genpact System Engineer Hardware Salary

4 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

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System Engineer Hardware salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1.8 Lakh to ₹6.1 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 3 years. Salary estimates are based on 197 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant System Engineer Hardware salaries

Last Updated: 21 Mar 2025

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Fresher  (13 salaries)

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₹2 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
1 year  (72 salaries)

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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
2 years  (73 salaries)

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₹2 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr
3 years  (39 salaries)

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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.1

Rated by 17 employees for salary & benefits

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

5.0
  •  posted on 21 May 2023

2.0
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Likes

Cognizant as a company has world standards but when it comes to different states or management it differs or lessens.

  • Skill development - Excellent
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Dislikes

Less hike or lower salary package even if performance was appreciable or outstanding. Bad cultured people or unprofessional were also hired unnecessarily.

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  • Salary - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0
  •  posted on 22 Jan 2025

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Depends on your home manager, some are really supportive. 5-6 hours required from office (depends on the project), rest can be done from home, udemy access, cloud certifications

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Dislikes

Salary is too low, only ceo earns good money, exploiting freshers and playing with their careers. They don't have many projects, so most of the time people will be on bench. Promotions are delayed/cancelled based on their convenience citing reasons like utilization is less (common sense- it is less because the company has less projects). Promotions criteria are increased if you satisfy previous required criteria. Hikes are less than peanuts. Company culture is bad, no festival celebration nothing. Work-life balance depends on the project; if you have a project, then you're overloaded with work and if you don't, you're overloaded with stress as they can terminate you anyday. FEW OF THE LATERAL HIREES ARE PUT ON BENCH AND LATER TERMINATED AFTER 6 MONTHS. JOIN ONLY IF YOU WANT TO WASTE YOUR TIME AND CAREER.

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  • Salary - Bad
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 18 Jan 2025

2.0
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Likes

I have been learning new technologies since day one, so learning is never stopped for me after joining cognizant

Dislikes

Cognizant will not pay you well , Even if you are eligible for a better pay at the correct time they will release you from the project so that they don't have to promote you

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  • Salary - Poor
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BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0
  •  posted on 11 Jan 2025

2.0
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Company culture was very good. Senior management was also good.

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...security, suddenly one day you will know that now your not part of your project. Salary and other benefits are very less as compared to other it company.

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  • Salary - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 08 Jan 2025

3.0
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I joined Cognizant as a fresher and it’s a best place for starting your career. Culture is very good maybe because of company USA origin. I got good ratings for my hard work without any politics.

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Salary and hike is low. Waiting period for promotion is so high even though if you have top year end rating.

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Cognizant System Engineer Hardware Salary FAQs

What is the salary of System Engineer Hardware at Cognizant ?
The average salary of a System Engineer Hardware at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹6.1 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 3 years).

The top 10% of System Engineer Hardware at Cognizant earn more than ₹4.7 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹6.9 Lakhs per year. System Engineer Hardware 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 System Engineer Hardware at Cognizant in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a System Engineer Hardware at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹25,308 to ₹26,743 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹6.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 3 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.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for System Engineer Hardware in India?
Dell EMC ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹17.5 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc. ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 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 System Engineer Hardware in companies similar to Cognizant in India?
The salary of a System Engineer Hardware at companies similar to Cognizant in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

IBM ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹10.6 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹9.2 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.6 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹10.0 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 Hardware at Cognizant in India?
The salary growth for a System Engineer Hardware at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a System Engineer Hardware can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience Average Salary Range
Fresher ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year
1 year ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹6.8 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹8.4 Lakhs per year
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Cognizant System Engineer Hardware salary in India ranges between ₹1.8 Lakh to ₹6.1 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 197 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.