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IBM Senior Systems Engineer salaries in Chennai (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
3 - 12 years exp.
₹6 Lakhs - ₹16.7 Lakhs
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129% more than the average Senior Systems Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 3 - 12 years of experience

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3 - 12 years exp. (258 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

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3 - 7 years exp. (11 salaries)
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₹8 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr

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6 - 11 years exp. (8 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr

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6 - 9 years exp. (5 salaries)
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₹6.7 L/yr - ₹17.4 L/yr

Last Updated: 10 Feb 2025

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Senior Systems Engineer salary at IBM ranges between ₹6 Lakhs to ₹16.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 315 latest salaries received from various employees of IBM.

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3 years  (27 salaries)

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₹4.4 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
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Rated by 23 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Systems Engineer in Chennai

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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1. Good work-life balance. 2. Hybrid model with 3 days in office. 3. Positive work culture. 4. Access to free learning resources like Udemy.

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  • Skill development - Good
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1. Low yearly salary hikes (2-7%). 2. No cab facility provided. 3. Promotion process needs improvement. 4. Employee benefits could be enhanced.

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  • Promotions - Poor

Senior Systems Engineer in Greater Noida

Full Time

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 27 May 2024
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Likes

... duration. Better growth and learning objectives and wide platforms for upgrade. Salary hikes also average as other companies purely depends on manager. Overall a great company to work :)

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  • Salary - Good
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Appraisals are below industry standards. All others things are well and good

Senior Systems Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

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BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

5.0
  •  posted on 17 Nov 2023
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Great work life balance No micro management No need to maintain hours in office ( no swipe out time) Cab facilities for women employees after 7 pm Commute expenses reimbursement. Culture is very good Lot of learning and certification opportunities

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Only point is that, try to get maximum salary when you join IBM. Like many other MNCs yearly hike is very poor in IBM.

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  • Promotions - Poor

Senior Systems Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

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Consulting Department

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Work life balance

  • Work-life balance - Good

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Manager only comes to me asking to fill timesheet . No compensation for working on National Holiday or any public Holiday. No appreciation or appraisal. Being awarded the performance award I was given a hike of mere 5%.

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Senior Systems Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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The company is open to innovation and readily aopts latest technology. I love the fact that I am a part of a team that markets reliable, high-quality products and much more.

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Compensation is decent but grwoth is slow. The pressure is moderate. I do receive appreciations emails from my clients. there is also on job trainings are thre as well

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IBM Senior Systems Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Systems Engineer at IBM Chennai?
Senior Systems Engineer salary at IBM in Chennai ranges between ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹16.7 Lakhs for experience between 3 years to 12 years. According to our estimates it is 129% more than the average Senior Systems Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 315 latest salaries received from various employees of IBM Chennai.
How does the salary of a Senior Systems Engineer at IBM Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Senior Systems Engineer at IBM is 129% more than the average salary of a Senior Systems Engineer in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What are the top skills required to work as a Senior Systems Engineer at IBM?
Troubleshooting, Shell Scripting, Python, REXX and DBMS are some of the popular skills required to work as a Senior Systems Engineer at IBM Chennai.
What is the salary of a Senior Systems Engineer in companies similar to IBM in Chennai?
  • HCLTech Senior Systems Engineer Salary - ₹9.2 Lakhs to ₹13.2 Lakhs per year
  • LTIMindtree Senior Systems Engineer Salary - ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
  • Accenture Senior Systems Engineer Salary - ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹16.3 Lakhs per year
  • DXC Technology Senior Systems Engineer Salary - ₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
  • Tech Mahindra Senior Systems Engineer Salary - ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Systems Engineer at IBM in Chennai?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Systems Engineer at IBM ranges between ₹93,681 per month to ₹96,198 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average IBM Senior Systems Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹16.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 12 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Senior Systems Engineer at IBM in Chennai?
According to AmbitionBox, 69% of the IBM Senior Systems Engineers in Chennai reported a notice period of 3 Months, 10% reported a notice period of 1 Month and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 99 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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