Cognizant Kolkata System Engineer Salaries by 100+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 5 years exp.

₹1.5 Lakh - ₹9.1 Lakhs

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25% less than the average System Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 5 years of experience

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IT & Information Security System Engineer Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (37 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA System Engineer Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks System Engineer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations System Engineer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 29 Mar 2025

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Cognizant System Engineer Salary

0 - 5 years exp. (100 salaries)

₹1.5 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS System Engineer Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (10k salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹8.9 L/yr 31% more
IBM System Engineer Salary 1 - 10 years exp. (223 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr 125% more
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Wipro System Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (69 salaries)	₹1 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr 21% less	45 job openings
Tech Mahindra System Engineer Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (40 salaries)	₹1.7 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr 6% more
Accenture System Engineer Salary 2 - 7 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹4.3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 99% more	4 job openings
Capgemini System Engineer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr 74% more	1 job opening
DXC Technology System Engineer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 72% more
Genpact System Engineer Salary 4 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.7 L/yr 17% more

System Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹1.5 Lakh to ₹9.1 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 100 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant System Engineer salaries in Kolkata

Last Updated: 29 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (13 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
1 year (24 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
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2 years (32 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr
3 years (19 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr
4 years (9 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹10.7 L/yr
5 years (3 salaries)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for System Engineer

Requirement Gathering Troubleshooting Networking Automation Kafka Redis DNS DHCP Azure Firewall PAAS Doors SQL

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

3.5

Rated by 10 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

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.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Programmer Analyst in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Despite the fact that cognizant is not directly involved, the management team is the worst because I had a bad rating once and spoke with my HR about it. She said that it was illogical to claim to be able to speak Hindi, and they do not care about employees. While some employees are excellent, favoritism is a non-issue in the Kolkata office. I will not receive any better senior support that would help me start from scratch.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

...a result, you will be highly appreciated with a very bad rating and feedback. 5. salary is very low and there is no hike or promotion if you are not favourite candidate of your manager

Salary - Bad

+4 more

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

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

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

Salary - Poor

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Need help to decide

I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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Cognizant System Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of System Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The average salary of a System Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹9.1 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 5 years).

The top 10% of System Engineer in Kolkata at Cognizant earn more than ₹5.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹10.8 Lakhs per year. System Engineer 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 at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The estimated take-home salary of a System Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata typically ranges from ₹32,823 to ₹34,095 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹9.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 5 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.

What are the key skills required to be a System Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata?

To be a System Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata, the key skills required include:

- Requirement Gathering
- Troubleshooting
- Networking
- Automation
- Kafka

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for System Engineer in India?

IBM	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹8.9 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 in companies similar to Cognizant in Kolkata?

The salary of a System Engineer at companies similar to Cognizant in Kolkata varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Genpact	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹5.7 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹8.1 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 at Cognizant in Kolkata?

The salary growth for a System Engineer at Cognizant in Kolkata depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a System Engineer in Kolkata can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant System Engineer salary in Kolkata ranges between ₹1.5 Lakh to ₹9.1 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 100 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.