Cognizant Network Administrator salary
Based on 405 H-1B filings by Cognizant, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Systems Administrator
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $82,447 |
| 25th | $88,046 |
| 50th (median) | $101,088 |
| 75th | $110,032 |
| 90th | $120,952 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $82,618 | $74,381 | $92,685 | 361 |
| FY2021 | $83,273 | $71,796 | $93,246 | 120 |
| FY2022 | $89,024 | $77,979 | $96,096 | 173 |
| FY2023 | $94,390 | $80,938 | $110,667 | 238 |
| FY2024 | $94,390 | $83,450 | $108,742 | 287 |
| FY2025 | $99,091 | $86,965 | $108,992 | 278 |
| FY2026 | $103,334 | $91,302 | $111,842 | 127 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Texas 70). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | $86,840 | 154 |
| Level III · Experienced | $103,334 | 191 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $120,952 | 60 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a network administrator make at Cognizant?
In H-1B filings, Cognizant's median base salary for Network Administrator is $101,088; half of filings fall between $88,046 and $110,032. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Cognizant sponsor H-1B visas for network administrators?
Yes. Cognizant filed 405 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 15-1244 (Network and Computer Systems Administrators), so this page covers every job title Cognizant filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology