Cisco employees working as Manager Systems Engineering in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 9 ratings. This is 14% higher than the average of Manager Systems Engineering professionals at Cisco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Manager Systems Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,645 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,587 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Manager Systems Engineering at Cisco is $207,133 per year or $100 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $325,571 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $165,077 (25th percentile) and $263,909 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 17 salaries submitted by Cisco Manager Systems Engineering professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Manager Systems Engineering professionals typically earn between $79 and $127 per hour.
Manager Systems Engineering professionals typically earn between $13,756 and $21,992 monthly.