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Cisco Salaries in India (Updated 2025)

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Engineering - Software & QA Engineering - Hardware & Networks Project & Program Management IT & Information Security + 6 more
Designation Avg Annual Salary Open Jobs

Network Security Engineer

1 - 7 years exp. (50 salaries)
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₹7 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr

Test Engineer

1 - 8 years exp. (48 salaries)
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₹2.9 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr

Lead Engineer

3 - 24 years exp. (48 salaries)
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₹14.1 L/yr - ₹58.5 L/yr

Senior Software Developer

1 - 12 years exp. (46 salaries)
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₹11.1 L/yr - ₹39.6 L/yr

Senior Technical Lead

9 - 21 years exp. (46 salaries)
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₹18.1 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

Technical Consulting Customer Delivery Engineer

0 - 12 years exp. (44 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

Business Operations Manager

7 - 23 years exp. (43 salaries)
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₹20.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr

Engineer- Customer Support

0 - 15 years exp. (42 salaries)
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₹8 L/yr - ₹25.4 L/yr

Linux System Administrator

1 - 4 years exp. (41 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr

Finance Manager

12 - 20 years exp. (39 salaries)
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₹11.6 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

Software Development Engineer II

1 - 6 years exp. (39 salaries)
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₹13.7 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

Business Development Manager

4 - 16 years exp. (39 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr

1 job opening

Technical Writer

3 - 15 years exp. (38 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹29.8 L/yr

Project Coordinator

0 - 10 years exp. (37 salaries)
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr

Senior Technical Writer

9 - 15 years exp. (37 salaries)
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₹11 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr

HR Analyst

3 - 8 years exp. (37 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Senior Devops Engineer

3 - 16 years exp. (36 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹37.5 L/yr

Senior Officer

3 years exp. (36 salaries)
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₹45 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr

Senior Engineering Manager

15 - 23 years exp. (36 salaries)
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₹25 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr

Accounts Manager

4 - 13 years exp. (36 salaries)
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₹12.1 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr

3 job openings

Last Updated: 4 Apr, 2025

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Team outings are always fun and wellorganized The overall company atmosphere is welcoming and upbeat, with a focus on mutual respect and professional growth The company genuinely values its employees

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Employees have access to comprehensive health and wellness programs Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses to reward hard work.

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Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 04 Feb 2025
4.0
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Likes

Great work-life balance. The ability to work from home depends on the team and is permitted if there is a genuine need. There are plenty of free resources available for skill development.

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

Due to recent layoffs, job security is uncertain. Promotions and salary increases have been impacted and are lower compared to other competitors.

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  • Job security - Poor

Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 19 Jul 2024
4.0
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Likes

WLB is really good People are really nice to talk We will be valued and trusted in team

  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

Salary is less compared to market standards No transparency in salary We don’t even get to know what is the grade level of our colleagues unless you are involved with colleagues outside work like chai table or discussion tables

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Software Engineer2 in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 22 May 2024
4.0
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Likes

I like the Campus and work culture at Cisco.

  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

Until you resign, managers will not recognize your worth. Pay is less when compared with competitors. Promotions happen rarely. Managers will not allow you to take leaves.

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Sdet Automation Test Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 03 May 2024
4.0
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Likes

Salary is Good, Mid year bonus.

  • Salary - Good

Dislikes

Very Poor Work life balance(Hyderabad Office) Management is bad Appraisal are Ok-ies not great not bad Layoff's are happening quiet frequently now days Promotion are very tough here

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  • Skill development - Bad
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Cisco Salary FAQs

How much does Cisco pay to its employees?
The average annual salary at Cisco varies depending on the role, experience, and location. The salary ranges for some popular designations at Cisco, are as follows:

Network Security Engineer ₹7 Lakhs to ₹21 Lakhs per year
Test Engineer ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹15.2 Lakhs per year
Lead Engineer ₹14.1 Lakhs to ₹58.5 Lakhs per year
Senior Software Developer ₹11.1 Lakhs to ₹39.6 Lakhs per year

The highest-paying role, Senior Director Engineering, earns between ₹65 Lakhs to ₹1.9 Crore per year. The top 10% of employees earn more than ₹36.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹71.9 Lakhs per year. Salaries at Cisco 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 salary estimates are based on data from 17.7k salaries submitted by Cisco employees. Cisco is rated 3.9 out of 5 stars by its employees on the salary and benefits parameter.
What is the salary of a fresher at Cisco in India?
The salary of a fresher at Cisco in India typically ranges from ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹24.5 Lakhs per year.This can vary depending on the role, location, and any additional perks or bonuses offered. For example:
Fresher as a Software Engineer Salary ₹4 Lakhs to ₹17.8 Lakhs per year
Fresher as a Consultant Engineer Salary ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹19 Lakhs per year
Fresher as a Softwaretest Engineer Salary ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹6 Lakhs per year
Fresher as a Technical Consulting Engineer Salary ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹18 Lakhs per year

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