Average annual salary for most employees Salary comparison with similar companies Estimated monthly take-home salary42% 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
System Engineer Hardware Salary
0 - 3
years
exp.
(60
salaries)
|  ₹2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Engineering - Software & QA
System Engineer Hardware Salary
0 - 3
years
exp.
(29
salaries)
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr |
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Customer Success, Service & Operations
System Engineer Hardware Salary
0 - 3
years
exp.
(24
salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Engineering - Hardware & Networks
System Engineer Hardware Salary
1 - 3
years
exp.
(18
salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Data Science & Analytics
System Engineer Hardware Salary
1 - 2
years
exp.
(4
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr |
Companies similar to Cognizant for System Engineer Hardware
| Company name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
 TCS System Engineer Hardware Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (14.1k salaries) | ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 
95%
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 Infosys System Engineer Hardware Salary
0 - 5 years exp. (8.5k salaries) | ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
13%
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 Atos System Engineer Hardware Salary
1 - 3 years exp. (179 salaries) | ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr
22%
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 UST System Engineer Hardware Salary
2 - 7 years exp. (54 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
43%
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 Wipro System Engineer Hardware Salary
2 - 5 years exp. (52 salaries) | ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr
90%
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 IBM System Engineer Hardware Salary
2 - 7 years exp. (49 salaries) | ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr
107%
more | 1 job opening |
 Accenture System Engineer Hardware Salary
2 - 5 years exp. (36 salaries) | ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
71%
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 Tech Mahindra System Engineer Hardware Salary
1 - 7 years exp. (25 salaries) | ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
112%
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 Capgemini System Engineer Hardware Salary
1 - 5 years exp. (18 salaries) | ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr
54%
more | 22 job openings |
 DXC Technology System Engineer Hardware Salary
2 - 6 years exp. (13 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr
82%
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 Societe Generale Global Solution Centre System Engineer Hardware Salary
0 - 3 years exp. (11 salaries) | ₹6 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
116%
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 Dell EMC System Engineer Hardware Salary
2 - 7 years exp. (7 salaries) | ₹8 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
219%
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 HCL Infosystems System Engineer Hardware Salary
2 - 5 years exp. (6 salaries) | ₹4 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr
40%
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 NTT DATA, Inc. System Engineer Hardware Salary
1 - 5 years exp. (6 salaries) | ₹3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
107%
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 HCL Group System Engineer Hardware Salary
0 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
34%
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 HCLTech System Engineer Hardware Salary
3 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries) | ₹7.3 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
203%
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 Genpact System Engineer Hardware Salary
4 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries) | ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
68%
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 Tata Group System Engineer Hardware Salary
2 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries) | ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr
18%
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Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant System Engineer Hardware
Experience wise Cognizant System Engineer Hardware salaries
Last Updated: 21 Mar 2025
| Experience | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Fresher (13 salaries) |
₹2
L/yr
- ₹5.5
L/yr
|
| 1 year (72 salaries) |
₹1.8
L/yr
- ₹6
L/yr
|
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| 2 years (73 salaries) |
₹2
L/yr
- ₹6.8
L/yr
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| 3 years (39 salaries) |
₹2.1
L/yr
- ₹8.4
L/yr
|
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Cognizant System Engineer Hardware Salary FAQs
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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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
₹. Salary estimates are based on
197
Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of
Cognizant.