Cisco employees working as Software Engineering in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 18% lower than the average of Software Engineering professionals at Cisco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,734 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 Engineering at Cisco is $238,049 per year or $114 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $378,793 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $189,490 (25th percentile) and $305,812 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 88 salaries submitted by Cisco Software Engineering professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineering professionals typically earn between $91 and $147 per hour.
Software Engineering professionals typically earn between $15,791 and $25,484 monthly.
SWE Intern with an estimated total pay of $25 - $39/hr