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TCS Linux Administrator salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
1 - 9 years exp.
₹3 Lakhs - ₹12 Lakhs
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25% more than the average Linux Administrator Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 9 years of experience

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IT & Information Security
Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 9 years exp. (297 salaries)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 9 years exp. (268 salaries)
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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 9 years exp. (110 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹10.7 L/yr

Administration & Facilities
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1 - 7 years exp. (61 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr

Last Updated: 28 Mar 2025

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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr

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1 - 9 years exp. (473 salaries)

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HCLTech Linux Administrator Salary

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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr

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Capgemini Linux Administrator Salary

1 - 8 years exp. (351 salaries)

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Accenture Linux Administrator Salary

1 - 5 years exp. (259 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

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Cognizant Linux Administrator Salary

2 - 7 years exp. (214 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹10.7 L/yr

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DXC Technology Linux Administrator Salary

1 - 6 years exp. (211 salaries)

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr

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Infosys Linux Administrator Salary

1 - 8 years exp. (198 salaries)

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr

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LTIMindtree Linux Administrator Salary

2 - 6 years exp. (191 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr

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HCL Group Linux Administrator Salary

1 - 5 years exp. (65 salaries)

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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

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Atos Linux Administrator Salary

2 - 7 years exp. (56 salaries)

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₹2.9 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr

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Genpact Linux Administrator Salary

1 - 5 years exp. (55 salaries)

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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr

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NTT Data Linux Administrator Salary

1 - 7 years exp. (54 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹11.9 L/yr

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HCL Infosystems Linux Administrator Salary

1 - 5 years exp. (37 salaries)

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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

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UST Linux Administrator Salary

2 - 7 years exp. (22 salaries)

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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr

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NTT Linux Administrator Salary

1 - 10 years exp. (19 salaries)

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₹2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

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NTT DATA, Inc. Linux Administrator Salary

0 - 9 years exp. (15 salaries)

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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr

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Dell EMC Linux Administrator Salary

1 - 5 years exp. (7 salaries)

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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

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Linux Administrator salary at TCS ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹12 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 981 latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.

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Experience wise TCS Linux Administrator salaries

Last Updated: 28 Mar 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
1 year  (68 salaries)

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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
2 years  (178 salaries)

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₹2 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr
3 years  (268 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr
4 years  (226 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
5 years  (118 salaries)

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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹12.6 L/yr
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TCS Linux Administrator Salary and Career Growth

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    Senior Devops Engineer 3 - 10 years exp.
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    Top skills at TCS for Linux Administrator

    Linux Administration Redhat Linux Linux RHEL Linux System Administration Centos Ansible Shell Scripting SUSE Linux Administration Linux Server LVM Unix RHCE Debian

    Salary related reviews for TCS

    3.6

    Rated by 44 employees for salary & benefits

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    Engineering - Hardware & Networks Department

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      •  posted on 08 Apr 2019

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    On-time salary will get.

    • Skill development - Good
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    Apart from salary no bonus, no shift allowance, no proper performance management. Its my current project experience. I am not sure about other projects, coming to other opportunities like learning, onsite opportunities are very less, we have to join TCS at the age of retirement.

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    • Salary - Poor
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    Engineering - Software & QA Department

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    Nothing found yet

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    - variable pay is scam for c3a plus people - toxic environment depends on team member and client (no team work) - zero job security , they will hire you any time and fire you with no reason it's like my bat and my ball if you gave me out then I will take my bat and ball with me no body can play - no salary growth

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    Engineering - Software & QA Department

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    Don't like anything offices have spacious working desk and some chairs are good

    • Job security - Good

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    List is too long but I'll short with career progression in terms of salary, you'll get additional responsibilities daily but no compensation. No facilities for employees in office

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    Engineering - Software & QA Department

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    Job is secure.

    • Job security - Good

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    ...nal currency) and from that you can only get stuff that company has as merch. 3. I'm not against bulk hiring but as a consequence salary is already lower than market and since hikes are low as well so basically if you stay for couple years then you'll notice your friends with a package far greater than yourself. 4. Most work is support on old tech 5. No flexibility for WFH even if your team isn't there.

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    IT & Information Security Department

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    Job Security is best here as well as there is not much work pressure here.

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    Salary is very less here as compared to market standards. Moreover hike percentage is very low. Average hike is around 4-6% only.

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    TCS Linux Administrator Salary FAQs

    What is the salary of Linux Administrator at TCS ?
    The average salary of a Linux Administrator at TCS in India typically ranges from ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 9 years).

    The top 10% of Linux Administrator at TCS earn more than ₹8.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹13.2 Lakhs per year. Linux Administrator Salaries at TCS 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 900+ TCS employees in India.
    What is the estimated take home salary of a Linux Administrator at TCS in India?
    The estimated take-home salary of a Linux Administrator at TCS in India typically ranges from ₹52,816 to ₹54,130 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 9 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 900+ salaries received from various employees of TCS. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
    What are the key skills required to be a Linux Administrator at TCS ?
    To be a Linux Administrator at TCS in india, the key skills required include:

    • - Linux Administration
    • - Redhat Linux
    • - Linux
    • - RHEL
    • - Linux System Administration

    These skills are highly valued at TCS and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
    Which companies offer higher salaries than TCS for Linux Administrator in India?
    Infosys ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹12.8 Lakhs per year
    NTT Data ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹11.9 Lakhs per year
    Societe Generale Global Solution Centre ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹11.2 Lakhs per year
    IBM ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year

    These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by TCS, depending on the role and experience level.
    What is the salary of a Linux Administrator in companies similar to TCS in India?
    The salary of a Linux Administrator at companies similar to TCS in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

    Cognizant ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.7 Lakhs per year
    HCLTech ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
    Capgemini ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
    NTT DATA, Inc. ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
    Atos ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹11.2 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 Linux Administrator at TCS in India?
    The salary growth for a Linux Administrator at TCS depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Linux Administrator can expect the following growth trajectory at TCS:

    Experience Average Salary Range
    1 year ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
    2 years ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹8.3 Lakhs per year
    3 years ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.1 Lakhs per year
    4 years ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
    and so on.

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    TCS Linux Administrator salary in India ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹12 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 981 TCS latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.