Ciena Director Salaries by 5 Employees (Updated 2025)

17 - 20 years exp.

₹28.8 Lakhs - ₹98 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (65%)

₹38.7 Lakhs

Variable (35%)

₹21.2 Lakhs

12% more than the average Director Salary in Telecom Companies for 17 - 20 years of experience

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Finance & Accounting Director Salary 17 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹69.7 L/yr - ₹77 L/yr
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Project & Program Management Director Salary 18 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹93.1 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

Last Updated: 10 Jan 2025

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Ericsson Director Salary 15 - 26 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹39 L/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr 36% more
ZTE Corporation Director Salary 15 - 25 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹30.6 L/yr - ₹98 L/yr 19% more
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CommScope Director Salary 15 - 31 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹48 L/yr - ₹90 L/yr 4% more
Jio Director Salary 8 - 30 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹57 L/yr - ₹1.3 Cr/yr 101% more
BT Group Director Salary 15 - 19 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr 26% more
Vodafone Idea Director Salary 9 - 14 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹55 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr 25% more

Director salary at Ciena ranges between ₹28.8 Lakhs to ₹98 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 17 years to 20 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Ciena.

Experience wise Ciena Director salaries

Last Updated: 10 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
15+ years (5 salaries)	₹28.8 L/yr - ₹98 L/yr
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Top skills at Ciena for Director

Programming Javascript C# Web Technologies C++ Web Application Development Mobile Application Development Java Software Development Objective C Network Management Technical Support Hiring Automation Testing customer support

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4.0

• posted on 14 Apr 2023

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Ciena is a great place to work, explore and make connections and overall grow in the IT industry. For the past year or so I've been part of Ciena, the best part I've felt is that its a company a person can settle and give years especially later in their career. The culture is very employee centric and there are many verticals to work and contribute. They are very flexible wit the timings and the managers and colleagues are very supportive. I am working as a remote employee and their remote program is one of the very best in the industry. Also there is very less micro-management in the company which is refreshing as people contribute and work on their hours they are comfortable with.

Salary - Excellent

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...rojects with very less development and the work at some times not much exciting. Also their is a lot of salary variation among people with same experience or job title.

Job security - Poor

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3.0

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The Salary is good

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Absolutely No Job Security. They will hire you and they will fire you within a year and give reasons for market economics. They will not directly do that, they will force you to resign and will force you to serve a notice period as well.

Skill development - Bad

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Ciena is the best place to work with great work life balance, supportive work culture and competitive pay. I feel blessed to get to work on cutting edge technologies and collaborate with great leaders.

Salary - Excellent

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I am happy to work with Ciena and everyday is a new learning. It's almost been more than 2 years and I like everything about this company.

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What is the salary of Director at Ciena ?

The average salary of a Director at Ciena in India typically ranges from ₹28.8 Lakhs to ₹98.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 17 years to 20 years).

The top 10% of Director at Ciena earn more than ₹98.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹98.0 Lakhs per year. Director Salaries at Ciena can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 5 Ciena employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Director at Ciena in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Director at Ciena in India typically ranges from ₹3,33,430 to ₹3,45,678 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹28.8 Lakhs to ₹98.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 17 years to 20 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 5 salaries received from various employees of Ciena. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Director at Ciena ?

To be a Director at Ciena in india, the key skills required include:

- Programming
- Javascript
- C#
- Web Technologies
- C++

These skills are highly valued at Ciena and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Ciena for Director in India?

Jio	₹57.0 Lakhs to ₹128.1 Lakhs per year
Verizon	₹33.0 Lakhs to ₹130.8 Lakhs per year
Ericsson	₹39.0 Lakhs to ₹120.6 Lakhs per year
Nokia	₹50.0 Lakhs to ₹102.0 Lakhs per year
BT Group	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹120.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Ciena, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Director in companies similar to Ciena in India?

The salary of a Director at companies similar to Ciena in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Vodafone Idea	₹55.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
ZTE Corporation	₹30.6 Lakhs to ₹98.0 Lakhs per year
CommScope	₹48.0 Lakhs to ₹90.0 Lakhs per year
Huawei Technologies	₹33.4 Lakhs to ₹54.5 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Director at Ciena in India?

The salary growth for a Director at Ciena depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Director can expect the following growth trajectory at Ciena:

Experience	Average Salary Range
15 years	₹28.8 Lakhs to ₹98.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Ciena Director salary in India ranges between ₹28.8 Lakhs to ₹98 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 5 Ciena latest salaries received from various employees of Ciena.