Logo

Get AmbitionBox App

Faster and better experience!

AmbitionBox

AmbitionBox

Search

Salaries

  • Reviews
  • Salaries
  • Interview Questions
  • About Company
  • Benefits
  • Jobs
  • Office Photos
  • Community
  • Home
  • Companies
  • Reviews
  • Salaries
  • Jobs
  • Interviews
  • Salary Calculator
  • Awards 2024
  • Campus Placements
  • Practice Test
  • Compare Companies
+ Contribute
notification
notification
Login
  • Home
  • Communities
  • Companies
    • Companies

      Discover best places to work

    • Compare Companies

      Compare & find best workplace

    • Add Office Photos

      Bring your workplace to life

    • Add Company Benefits

      Highlight your company's perks

  • Reviews
    • Company reviews

      Read reviews for 6L+ companies

    • Write a review

      Rate your former or current company

  • Salaries
    • Browse salaries

      Discover salaries for 6L+ companies

    • Salary calculator

      Calculate your take home salary

    • Are you paid fairly?

      Check your market value

    • Share your salary

      Help other jobseekers

    • Gratuity calculator

      Check your gratuity amount

    • HRA calculator

      Check how much of your HRA is tax-free

    • Salary hike calculator

      Check your salary hike

  • Interviews
    • Company interviews

      Read interviews for 40K+ companies

    • Share interview questions

      Contribute your interview questions

  • Jobs
  • Awards
    pink star
    WINNERS AWAITED!
    • ABECA 2025
      WINNERS AWAITED!

      AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards - 4th Edition

    • ABECA 2024

      AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards - 3rd Edition

    • AmbitionBox Best Places to Work 2022

      2nd Edition

    • AmbitionBox Best Places to Work 2021

      1st Edition

For Employers
Upload Button Icon Add office photos
logo
Engaged Employer

i

This company page is being actively managed by Cognizant Team. If you also belong to the team, you can get access from here

Cognizant Verified Tick

Compare button icon Compare button icon Compare
3.7

based on 53.4k Reviews

Play video Play video Video summary

Proud winner of ABECA 2024 - AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards

zig zag pattern zig zag pattern
golden leaf award AmbitionBox awards

Top Rated Mega Company - 2024

golden leaf award
golden leaf award AmbitionBox awards

Top Rated IT/ITES Company - 2024

golden leaf award
  • About
  • Reviews
    53.4k
  • Salaries
    5.8L
  • Interviews
    5.8k
  • Jobs
    281
  • Benefits
    6.1k
  • Photos
    81
  • Posts
    59
filter salariesFilter salaries by

Cognizant Devops Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
1 - 8 years exp.
₹3.8 Lakhs - ₹16.4 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees info icon
Avg. annual salary
unlock blur

Monthly In-hand Salary

unlock blur
Devops Engineer Salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹16.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 3.1k latest salaries received from various... Read more

9% more than the average Devops Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 8 years of experience

Interested in this particular role? 1 job opening

What are the roles & responsibilities of a Devops Engineer at Cognizant?

Team Leadership

  • Lead and manage a team of professionals
  • Foster a collaborative team environment
  • Conduct performance evaluations
  • Provide mentorship and guidance

Project Management

  • Oversee project timelines and deliverables
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to define project goals
  • Impl...
  • Monitor project progress and adjust plans accordingly

Strategic Planning

  • Develop long-term strategies for department success
  • Analyze market trends to inform decision-making
  • Align team objectives with company goals
  • Facilitate strategic planning sessions

Operational Excellence

  • Ensure compliance with company policies
  • Identify areas for process improvement
  • Manage resource allocation effectively
  • Track and report on key performance indicators

Read full roles & responsibilities

Last Updated: 19 May 2025

Companies similar to Cognizant for Devops Engineer

Company name Avg Annual Salary Open Jobs
Logo
TCS Devops Engineer Salary

0 - 8 years exp. (10k salaries)

unlock blur

₹3.4 L/yr - ₹11.6 L/yr

arrow icon 24% less
Logo
Wipro Devops Engineer Salary

0 - 8 years exp. (4k salaries)

unlock blur

₹1.8 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

arrow icon 12% less
48 job openings
Login to view exact salary info icon
Logo
Tech Mahindra Devops Engineer Salary

1 - 8 years exp. (3.7k salaries)

unlock blur

₹3.2 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr

arrow icon 12% less
Logo
Accenture Devops Engineer Salary

0 - 8 years exp. (3.5k salaries)

unlock blur

₹3.6 L/yr - ₹16.8 L/yr

arrow icon 3% less
8 job openings
Logo
Capgemini Devops Engineer Salary

0 - 8 years exp. (3.1k salaries)

unlock blur

₹2.5 L/yr - ₹15.8 L/yr

arrow icon 12% less
5 job openings
Logo
IBM Devops Engineer Salary

1 - 10 years exp. (2.7k salaries)

unlock blur

₹6.4 L/yr - ₹22.4 L/yr

arrow icon 37% more
1 job opening
Logo
HCLTech Devops Engineer Salary

0 - 9 years exp. (2.6k salaries)

unlock blur

₹3.8 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr

arrow icon 1% less
Login to view exact salary info icon
Logo
Infosys Devops Engineer Salary

1 - 6 years exp. (2.3k salaries)

unlock blur

₹2 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr

arrow icon 30% less
3 job openings
Logo
DXC Technology Devops Engineer Salary

1 - 6 years exp. (726 salaries)

unlock blur

₹3 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr

arrow icon 28% less
Logo
UST Devops Engineer Salary

1 - 7 years exp. (619 salaries)

unlock blur

₹3.5 L/yr - ₹14.8 L/yr

arrow icon 9% less
1 job opening
View all
Cognizant Devops Engineer Salary and Career Growth

From

To

Devops Engineer

unlock blur

1 - 8 years exp.

Senior Devops Engineer

unlock blur

4 - 12 years exp.

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.
Career and salary growth
cross

From

To

Devops Engineer

₹ 9.3 Lakhs/yr

1 - 8 years exp.

Senior Devops Engineer

₹ 18 Lakhs/yr

4 - 12 years exp.

Devops Engineer 1 - 8 years exp.
₹ 9.3 L/yr
    Senior Devops Engineer 4 - 12 years exp.
    ₹ 18 L/yr
    arrow icon 94% hike
    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.
    Did you find above career path helpful?

    Latest annual salaries shared by Cognizant Devops Engineer

    1d ago
    ₹11 Lakhs
    6 years exp.
    1d ago
    ₹7 Lakhs
    4 years exp.
    1d ago
    ₹6.9 Lakhs
    5 years exp.
    1d ago
    ₹6.5 Lakhs
    2 years exp.
    1d ago
    ₹6 Lakhs
    3 years exp.
    1d ago
    avg blur mobile
    6 years exp.
    3d ago
    avg blur mobile
    5 years exp.
    3d ago
    avg blur mobile
    2 years exp.
    3d ago
    avg blur mobile
    6 years exp.
    4d ago
    avg blur mobile
    5 years exp.

    Cognizant Devops Engineer salaries by

    Years of experience Avg. annual salary
    1 year  (102 salaries)

    unlock blur

    ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr
    2 years  (449 salaries)

    unlock blur

    ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr
    Login to view exact salary info icon
    3 years  (906 salaries)

    unlock blur

    ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
    4 years  (830 salaries)

    unlock blur

    ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
    5 years  (464 salaries)

    unlock blur

    ₹4 L/yr - ₹17.1 L/yr
    6 years  (229 salaries)

    unlock blur

    ₹5.7 L/yr - ₹18.8 L/yr
    7 years  (106 salaries)

    unlock blur

    ₹6.3 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
    8 years  (24 salaries)

    unlock blur

    ₹12 L/yr - ₹25.2 L/yr
    View all salaries by experience

    Similar Designation salaries in Cognizant

    Cloud Engineer Salary
    (333 salaries)
    unlock blur
    ₹3 L/yr - ₹11.75 L/yr
    Senior Engineer Salary
    (245 salaries)
    unlock blur
    ₹6 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
    AWS Devops Engineer Salary
    (307 salaries)
    unlock blur
    ₹3.15 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
    System Engineer Salary
    (1.7k salaries)
    unlock blur
    ₹1 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
    Senior Devops Engineer Salary
    (415 salaries)
    unlock blur
    ₹7.35 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr
    Azure DevOps Engineer Salary
    (325 salaries)
    unlock blur
    ₹3 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr
    Cloud Devops Engineer Salary
    (150 salaries)
    unlock blur
    ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹21.99 L/yr
    Project Engineer Salary
    (60 salaries)
    unlock blur
    ₹4.35 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
    AWS Cloud Engineer Salary
    (124 salaries)
    unlock blur
    ₹3.99 L/yr - ₹11.1 L/yr
    Junior DevOps Engineer Salary
    (29 salaries)
    unlock blur
    ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

    What people are saying about Cognizant

    View All
    a technical lead
    3d (edited)
    Company waited 90 days for my joining, but I might get a better offer before last working day - what should I do?
    I have an offer of 10 LPA from Company A(WITCH). My Last working day is 2nd June. I am still giving interviews and might get better offers. Comapny A is really invested in my Joining and they are calling every week to confirm same and they also already shared credentials for the Client I will be working for.They waited 90 day for me and now I am in dilemma of what if I get better offer close to Last Working Day. How will I deal with it? YOE - 3 Potential offers might be 12-13 LPA
    Got a question about Cognizant?
    Ask anonymously on communities.

    Prepare for Your Interview with Real Experiences!

    View interviews
    Office worker

    Salary related reviews for Cognizant

    3.4

    Rated by 120 employees for salary & benefits

    Devops Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

    Full Time

     · 

    IT & Information Security Department

    4.0
      •  posted on 20 May 2022

    3.0
     for  Salary and Benefits

    Likes

    job security is good ...work culture is also good.

    • Skill development - Excellent
    • +2 more

    Dislikes

    there is no such .... obviously salary is low but will be satisfactory to work you do ...also depends on the project you are allocated to...rest all is very good

    read more

    Senior Associate in Gurgaon / Gurugram

    Full Time

     · 

    Data Science & Analytics Department

    1.0
      •  posted on 03 May 2025

    4.0
     for  Salary and Benefits

    Likes

    Salary is good when you switch job to cognizant.

    • Salary - Good
    • +1 more

    Dislikes

    No work life balance. I got project in another technology to the one I was hired for. There is lot of work pressure. It feels like a hanging sword. Any moment you can be fired .

    read more
    • Job security - Bad
    • +3 more

    Senior Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru

    Full Time

     · 

    Data Science & Analytics Department

    1.0
      •  posted on 24 Apr 2025

    1.0
     for  Salary and Benefits

    Likes

    Nothing

    Dislikes

    Variable pay is not paid properly, income is taxed incorrectly, salary hike are postponed frequently, manager are not 1-1 relationship its a matrix system and home manager changes every 3 to 6 months, managers always deligate their own work to associates

    read more
    • Salary - Bad
    • +4 more

    Senior Associate in Chennai

    Full Time

     · 

    Engineering - Software & QA Department

    5.0
      •  posted on 15 Apr 2025

    4.0
     for  Salary and Benefits

    Likes

    Work-life balance, Salary, Job security, Skill development, Work satisfaction & Company culture

    read more
    • Salary - Good
    • +5 more

    Dislikes

    Hike Percentage, Expecting contribution more on the community side even we contributed a lot in the project in multiple areas apart from the project activities and they give reason to reduce the rating.

    read more

    Senior Systems Engineer in Kolkata

    Full Time

     · 

    Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

    1.0
      •  posted on 03 Apr 2025

    1.0
     for  Salary and Benefits

    Likes

    The night shift allowance, 6th day allowance is better than some other organizations.

    Dislikes

    Many things, toxic office politics, unpaid overtime, over-the-top cost-cutting practices, slow growth, biased ratings, code of conduct malpractice, biased regionalism, fraudulent HR practices etc.

    read more
    • Salary - Bad
    • +6 more
    see more salary related reviews
    More about working at Cognizant
    golden leaf award AmbitionBox awards

    #19 Best Mega Company - 2022

    golden leaf award
    • HQ - Teaneck. New Jersey., United States (USA)
    • IT Services & Consulting
    • 1 Lakh+ Employees (India)

    Cognizant Devops Engineer Salary FAQs

    What is the salary of Devops Engineer at Cognizant ?
    The average salary of a Devops Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹16.4 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 8 years).

    The top 10% of Devops Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹11.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹18.0 Lakhs per year. Devops Engineer Salaries at Cognizant 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 3100+ Cognizant employees in India.
    What is the estimated take home salary of a Devops Engineer at Cognizant in India?
    The estimated take-home salary of a Devops Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹67,476 to ₹69,205 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹16.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year 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 3100+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
    What are the key skills required to be a Devops Engineer at Cognizant ?
    To be a Devops Engineer at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

    • - Devops
    • - Continuous Integration
    • - AWS
    • - Azure
    • - Kubernetes

    These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
    Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Devops Engineer in India?
    Tata Group ₹16.5 Lakhs to ₹33.2 Lakhs per year
    Koch Business Solutions ₹10.3 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
    Concentrix Catalyst ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
    IBM ₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹22.4 Lakhs per year
    Societe Generale Global Solution Centre ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹21.7 Lakhs per year

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

    NielsenIQ ₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
    Zebra Technologies ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
    NTT ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
    NTT Data ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹17.1 Lakhs per year
    HCLTech ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹17.5 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 Devops Engineer at Cognizant in India?
    The salary growth for a Devops Engineer at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Devops Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

    Experience Average Salary Range
    1 year ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs per year
    2 years ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹9.7 Lakhs per year
    3 years ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
    4 years ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year
    and so on.

    Top skills at Cognizant for Devops Engineer

    Project Management Leadership

    Tell us how to improve this page.

    Cognizant Devops Engineer Salaries by Location

    • Cognizant Devops Engineer salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru
    • Cognizant Devops Engineer salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad
    • Cognizant Devops Engineer salaries in Chennai
    • Cognizant Devops Engineer salaries in Pune
    • Home >
    • Salaries >
    • Cognizant Salaries >
    • Cognizant Devops Engineer Salaries

    Cognizant Devops Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹16.4 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 3.1k Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

    Popular Tools
    Are you paid fairly?
    Monthly In-hand Salary Calculator
    Gratuity Calculator
    HRA Calculator
    Salary Hike Calculator

    Cognizant Devops Engineer Reviews and Ratings

    based on 120 reviews

    3.6/5

    Rating in categories

    3.5

    Skill development

    3.7

    Work-life balance

    3.4

    Salary

    3.4

    Job security

    3.5

    Company culture

    3.1

    Promotions

    3.3

    Work satisfaction

    Explore 120 Reviews and Ratings

    Gender Based Ratings at Cognizant

    based on 115 Devops Engineer salaries
    3.0
    Rated by 22 Women

    for Salary and Benefits at Cognizant

    women
    3.8
    Rated by 93 Men

    for Salary and Benefits at Cognizant

    men
    Devops Engineer Jobs at Cognizant
    Cognizant
    Looking For Devops Engineer

    Kolkata,

    Chennai

    +1

    13-23 Yrs

    ₹ 14-24 LPA

    Explore more jobs
    Compare Cognizant with
    TCS

    TCS

    3.6
    Compare
    Infosys

    Infosys

    3.6
    Compare
    Wipro

    Wipro

    3.7
    Compare
    Accenture

    Accenture

    3.8
    Compare
    Cognizant Employee Benefits
    cab
    Office cab/shuttle
    2 total responses
    onsite
    International/On-site exposure
    1 total response
    freemeal
    Free meal
    1 total response
    healthInsurance
    Health insurance
    3 total responses
    +5 more benefits

    Salaries at Similar Companies

    TCS
    TCS Salaries
    3.6
     • 8.9L Salaries
    Accenture
    Accenture Salaries
    3.8
     • 6L Salaries
    Infosys
    Infosys Salaries
    3.6
     • 4.8L Salaries
    Wipro
    Wipro Salaries
    3.7
     • 4.5L Salaries
    Capgemini
    Capgemini Salaries
    3.7
     • 4.4L Salaries
    HCLTech
    HCLTech Salaries
    3.5
     • 3.4L Salaries
    View all

    Notice Period for Devops Engineer at Cognizant

    based on 1.4k responses

    15 days or less
    46%
    1 Month
    19%
    2 Months
    18%
    3 Months
    16%
    More than 3 months
    1%
    View all
    Stay ahead in your career. Get AmbitionBox app
    Awards Banner

    Helping over 1 Crore job seekers every month in choosing their right fit company

    80 Lakh+

    Reviews

    4 Crore+

    Salaries

    6 Lakh+

    Interviews

    1 Crore+

    Users/Month

    Contribute
    Search

    Salaries

    • Reviews
    • Salaries
    • Interview Questions
    • About Company
    • Benefits
    • Jobs
    • Office Photos
    • Community
    Users/Jobseekers
    • Companies
    • Reviews
    • Salaries
    • Jobs
    • Interviews
    • Salary Calculator
    • Practice Test
    • Compare Companies
    Employers
    • Create a new company
    • Update company information
    • Respond to reviews
    • Invite employees to review
    • AmbitionBox Offering for Employers
    • AmbitionBox Employers Brochure
    AmbitionBox Awards
    • ABECA 2026
    • ABECA 2025 winners awaited tag
    • ABECA 2024
    • AmbitionBox Best Places to Work 2022
    • AmbitionBox Best Places to Work 2021
    • Invite employees to rate
    AmbitionBox
    • About Us
    • Email Us
    • Blog
    • FAQ
    • Credits
    • Give Feedback
    Terms & Policies
    • Privacy
    • Grievances
    • Terms of Use
    • Summons/Notices
    • Community Guidelines
    Get AmbitionBox app

    Made with ❤️ in India. Trademarks belong to their respective owners. All rights reserved © 2025 Info Edge (India) Ltd.

    Follow Us
    • Youtube
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Twitter