Cognizant employees working as Computer Systems Engineer Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 9 ratings. This is 22% higher than the average of Computer Systems Engineer Manager professionals at Cognizant worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Computer Systems Engineer Manager at Cognizant is $172,729 per year or $83 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $263,532 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $139,562 (25th percentile) and $216,387 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1,233 salaries submitted by Cognizant Computer Systems Engineer Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Computer Systems Engineer Manager professionals typically earn between $67 and $104 per hour.
Computer Systems Engineer Manager professionals typically earn between $11,630 and $18,032 monthly.