linux administrator at Cognizant
Real, privacy-safe salary data by experience level.
By experience
1-3 yrs
₹2,48,000
Low
₹3,10,000
Average
₹7,14,000
High
₹2,75,000
Below Average
₹4,10,000
Above Average
Medium
3-5 yrs
₹3,32,500
Low
₹5,02,500
Average
₹7,54,200
High
₹4,03,750
Below Average
₹6,50,000
Above Average
High
5-8 yrs
₹4,50,000
Low
₹6,50,000
Average
₹10,47,000
High
₹4,90,000
Below Average
₹8,50,000
Above Average
High
8-12 yrs
₹6,29,000
Low
₹9,75,000
Average
₹14,93,000
High
₹8,70,500
Below Average
₹11,78,750
Above Average
Medium
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By city
| City | Average CTC | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bangalore | ₹5,50,000 | High |
| Hyderabad | ₹4,90,000 | High |
| Chennai | ₹8,00,000 | Medium |
| Pune | ₹7,05,000 | Medium |