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TCS System Engineer salaries in Chennai

Annual salary range
0 - 8 years exp.
₹1.9 Lakh - ₹8.8 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
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Fixed (94%)
₹5.4 Lakhs
Variable (6%)
₹0.3 Lakh
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5% more than the average System Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 8 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
System Engineer Salary
0 - 8 years exp. (8.7k salaries)
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₹1.9 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

IT & Information Security
System Engineer Salary
0 - 8 years exp. (1.9k salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
System Engineer Salary
0 - 8 years exp. (1k salaries)
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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
System Engineer Salary
0 - 8 years exp. (451 salaries)
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₹3.4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

Administration & Facilities
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3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 15 Feb 2024

Companies similar to TCS for System Engineer in Chennai

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TCS System Engineer Salary

0 - 8 years exp. (15.1k salaries)

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Infosys System Engineer Salary

0 - 5 years exp. (2.8k salaries)

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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

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Cognizant System Engineer Salary

0 - 5 years exp. (419 salaries)

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₹1 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

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Atos System Engineer Salary

1 - 4 years exp. (235 salaries)

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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

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IBM System Engineer Salary

1 - 9 years exp. (138 salaries)

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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹13.7 L/yr

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Tech Mahindra System Engineer Salary

1 - 9 years exp. (108 salaries)

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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr

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Wipro System Engineer Salary

0 - 7 years exp. (101 salaries)

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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

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68 job openings
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HCLTech System Engineer Salary

1 - 6 years exp. (54 salaries)

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₹1 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

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Accenture System Engineer Salary

1 - 7 years exp. (38 salaries)

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₹4 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

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6 job openings
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LTIMindtree System Engineer Salary

2 - 6 years exp. (24 salaries)

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₹3.4 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr

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DXC Technology System Engineer Salary

1 - 7 years exp. (14 salaries)

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₹2 L/yr - ₹11.6 L/yr

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UST System Engineer Salary

3 - 8 years exp. (14 salaries)

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

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HCL Group System Engineer Salary

1 - 6 years exp. (12 salaries)

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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

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Capgemini System Engineer Salary

1 - 6 years exp. (9 salaries)

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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr

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NTT DATA, Inc. System Engineer Salary

1 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr

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System Engineer salary at TCS ranges between ₹1.9 Lakh to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 15.1k latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.

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Experience wise TCS System Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 15 Feb 2024

Experience Avg Annual Salary
Fresher  (164 salaries)

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₹1.9 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
1 year  (641 salaries)

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₹2 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
2 years  (4.4k salaries)

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr
3 years  (5.1k salaries)

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
4 years  (2.9k salaries)

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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr
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TCS System Engineer Salary and Career Growth

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6 - 16 years exp.

System Engineer 0 - 8 years exp.
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IT Analyst C2 3 - 10 years exp.
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    AST Consultant 6 - 16 years exp.
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    Disclaimer: Our data limits the visualization of this career path at this point. However, other roles and opportunities might be available within the organization beyond what is shown here.

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    Salary related reviews for TCS

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    Rated by 1.6k employees for salary & benefits

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    Engineering - Software & QA Department

    3.0
      •  posted on 19 Feb 2025

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    Your job will be secured

    • Job security - Good
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    Salary hikes 4-7 percent, very poor for freshers No proper communication between managers on skill development, resource satisfaction etc. Please dont join in your early IT career

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    • Salary - Bad
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    Engineering - Software & QA Department

    4.0
      •  posted on 30 Dec 2024

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    Work life balance is completely based on your project. If you are lucky you'll be peaceful with your work. Infrastructure is good

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    • Job security - Good
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    Dislikes

    No learning opportunities. Promotions are often withheld for no reason. No salary benefits and negligible hike. Some projects dont even appreciate your hardwork.

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    • Salary - Bad
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    IT & Information Security Department

    4.0
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    Job Security and continuous approach to upskill employees in the business groups.

    • Job security - Excellent
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    Very low salary and low hike percentage even for Top performance with A grades. Not willing to increase salary but hire new recruits with extra salary package.

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    Engineering - Software & QA Department

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      •  posted on 13 Jul 2024

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    Job security , Good platform for learning

    • Job security - Excellent

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    no team lunches , have to pay for transport , no extra perks or gifts other than salary . hike will be around 6% despite you get high band ratings . politics and many more .

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    Other Department

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      •  posted on 20 Jun 2024

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    The job safety aprt from that evryone are flush eaters

    • Job security - Excellent

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    1.only the tops will get more salary CEO,COO and they make employees poor. 2.they won't do salary match, it's not worth for the survival 3.overttime works but no OT pay 4.nothing is good in the organisation so taking tcs as a choice it worthless

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    TCS System Engineer Salary FAQs

    What is the salary of System Engineer at TCS in Chennai?
    The average salary of a System Engineer at TCS in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 8 years).

    The top 10% of System Engineer in Chennai at TCS earn more than ₹6.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹9.2 Lakhs per year. System Engineer 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 15000+ TCS employees in India.
    What is the estimated take home salary of a System Engineer at TCS in Chennai?
    The estimated take-home salary of a System Engineer at TCS in Chennai typically ranges from ₹43,384 to ₹44,499 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 8 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 15000+ salaries received from various employees of TCS. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
    Which companies offer higher salaries than TCS for System Engineer in India?
    Accenture ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
    IBM ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹13.7 Lakhs per year
    Capgemini ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹10.6 Lakhs per year
    DXC Technology ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹11.6 Lakhs per year
    UST ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹8.0 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 System Engineer in companies similar to TCS in Chennai?
    The salary of a System Engineer at companies similar to TCS in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

    Tech Mahindra ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹9.1 Lakhs per year
    LTIMindtree ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year
    HCLTech ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
    HCL Group ₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
    NTT DATA, Inc. ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹5.2 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 System Engineer at TCS in Chennai?
    The salary growth for a System Engineer at TCS in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a System Engineer in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at TCS:

    Experience Average Salary Range
    Fresher ₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
    1 year ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year
    2 years ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹9.4 Lakhs per year
    3 years ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
    and so on.

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    TCS System Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹1.9 Lakh to ₹8.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 15.1k TCS latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.