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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

Senior Project Manager

10 - 21 years exp. (25 salaries)
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₹15 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr

Analyst

2 - 13 years exp. (25 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr

Senior QA Engineer

8 - 15 years exp. (25 salaries)
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₹9.5 L/yr - ₹37.5 L/yr

IT Analyst

0 - 5 years exp. (25 salaries)
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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

IT Project Manager

7 - 17 years exp. (24 salaries)
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₹11.1 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr

Technical Project Manager

5 - 17 years exp. (24 salaries)
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₹15 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr

Technical Architect

8 - 20 years exp. (24 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹72.2 L/yr

Senior Test Engineer

0 - 15 years exp. (24 salaries)
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹29.9 L/yr

Associate Software Engineer

0 - 8 years exp. (23 salaries)
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₹5.1 L/yr - ₹24.4 L/yr

Senior Program Manager

9 - 23 years exp. (23 salaries)
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₹21.7 L/yr - ₹61 L/yr

Hardware Engineer

0 - 19 years exp. (22 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹37.6 L/yr

Software Developer Trainee

0 - 1 year exp. (22 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

Senior Software Development Engineer

3 - 11 years exp. (22 salaries)
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₹12.8 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr

Software Engineering Consultant

2 - 12 years exp. (21 salaries)
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₹15 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr

Network Support Engineer

0 - 8 years exp. (21 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

Senior Consultant

1 - 14 years exp. (21 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr

Scrum Master

8 - 17 years exp. (21 salaries)
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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr

HR Operations Assistant

0 - 8 years exp. (21 salaries)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Desktop Support Engineer

0 - 6 years exp. (20 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr

Software Development Test Engineer

5 - 10 years exp. (20 salaries)
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₹9.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

Last Updated: 4 Apr, 2025

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Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 04 Feb 2025
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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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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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Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 19 Jul 2024
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Likes

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

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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:

Senior Project Manager ₹15 Lakhs to ₹34 Lakhs per year
Analyst ₹6 Lakhs to ₹20.2 Lakhs per year
Senior QA Engineer ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹37.5 Lakhs per year
IT Analyst ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹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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