Cognizant Unix System Administrator Salaries by 10+ Employees

0 - 12 years exp.

₹5.2 Lakhs - ₹15 Lakhs

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47% more than the average Unix System Administrator Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 12 years of experience

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Last Updated: 8 Apr 2024

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Unix System Administrator salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹15 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 15 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Unix System Administrator salaries

Last Updated: 8 Apr 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹14.7 L/yr
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2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8 L/yr - ₹15.9 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9 L/yr - ₹17.8 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
8 years (3 salaries)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.8 L/yr - ₹12.6 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.2 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr

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Senior Systems Engineer in Coimbatore

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Jan 2025

4.0

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...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

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

Senior Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

3.0

• posted on 26 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant have lot of job opportunities and provide nice pay according to market standards. People working in cognizant can switch to other technology and work on it.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Hikes are very less when compare to other companies. Due to internal politics talented people efforts are recognised.

Skill development - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

Promotions - Poor

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 28 Nov 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Stability is good. Though in the ongoing global recession, many of my co-workers had to leave projects because of project ramp down and did not get any other projects. Instead of recruiting employees from bench in other projects they are hiring more from people outside.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

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Appraisal is bad. So joining with low salary does not help much in the long run, better to switch.

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Cognizant Unix System Administrator Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Unix System Administrator at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Unix System Administrator at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 12 years).

The top 10% of Unix System Administrator at Cognizant earn more than ₹14.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹15.0 Lakhs per year. Unix System 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 10+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Unix System Administrator at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Unix System Administrator at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹71,448 to ₹73,288 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 12 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 10+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What is the salary of a Unix System Administrator in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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

Tech Mahindra	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
Atos	₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹12.3 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹13.1 Lakhs per year
HCL Infosystems	₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
TCS	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹11.4 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 Unix System Administrator at Cognizant in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹14.7 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹15.3 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹15.9 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cognizant Unix System Administrator salary in India ranges between ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹15 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 15 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.