Cisco employees working as Software Engineer, in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1144 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer, professionals at Cisco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer, ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,716 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,480 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer, at Cisco is $142,698 per year or $69 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $204,898 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $119,436 (25th percentile) and $173,005 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 19,043 salaries submitted by Cisco Software Engineer, professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer, professionals typically earn between $57 and $83 per hour.
Software Engineer, professionals typically earn between $9,953 and $14,417 monthly.