Cisco employees working as Software Engineer-II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 80 ratings. This is 15% lower than the average of Software Engineer-II professionals at Cisco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer-II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,632 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,507 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer-II at Cisco is $184,174 per year or $89 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $286,769 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $147,287 (25th percentile) and $233,339 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 292 salaries submitted by Cisco Software Engineer-II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer-II professionals typically earn between $71 and $112 per hour.
Software Engineer-II professionals typically earn between $12,274 and $19,445 monthly.