linux system administrator at Cognizant
Real, privacy-safe salary data by experience level.
By experience
1-3 yrs
₹2,50,000
Low
₹3,20,000
Average
₹4,62,500
High
₹2,95,000
Below Average
₹3,65,000
Above Average
Medium
3-5 yrs
₹3,52,000
Low
₹4,80,000
Average
₹6,89,000
High
₹3,90,000
Below Average
₹5,80,000
Above Average
High
5-8 yrs
₹4,20,500
Low
₹6,00,000
Average
₹8,50,000
High
₹4,52,500
Below Average
₹7,15,000
Above Average
High
8-12 yrs
₹6,80,000
Low
₹10,40,000
Average
₹17,00,000
High
₹9,05,000
Below Average
₹13,00,000
Above Average
Medium
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By city
| City | Average CTC | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bangalore | ₹4,80,000 | High |
| Hyderabad | ₹5,24,500 | High |
| Chennai | ₹6,00,000 | Medium |
| Pune | ₹6,00,000 | Medium |