Cisco Kochi Salaries by 8 Employees (Updated 2025)

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Designation	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Program Manager 16 - 18 years exp. · Kochi (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.1 L/yr - ₹31.5 L/yr	1 job opening
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Packet Core Engineer 3 - 4 years exp. · Kochi (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
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Senior Network Engineer 3 11 - 13 years exp. · Kochi (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.9 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr
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Salesforce Technical Lead 6 years exp. · Kochi (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹29.7 L/yr - ₹37.9 L/yr
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HR Operations 4 years exp. · Kochi (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹4.9 L/yr
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Hi everyone, I have 3 years of experience in C++ and Linux. Recently, I received offers from the following companies: - Cisco (Networking) - GE Healthcare (Healthcare) - Western Digital (Embedded) - Warner Bros (Media) All of them are offering similar packages. Could someone suggest which domain and company would be best ?

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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

Salary - Excellent

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• posted on 04 Feb 2025

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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.

Salary - Good

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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

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 19 Jul 2024

4.0

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

Salary - Good

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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

Software Engineer2 in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 22 May 2024

4.0

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I like the Campus and work culture at Cisco.

Salary - Good

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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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• posted on 03 May 2024

4.0

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Salary is Good, Mid year bonus.

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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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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:

Program Manager	₹17.1 Lakhs to ₹31.5 Lakhs per year
Packet Core Engineer	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
Senior Network Engineer 3	₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹10.1 Lakhs per year
Salesforce Technical Lead	₹29.7 Lakhs to ₹37.9 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 ₹72.5 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 8 salaries submitted by Cisco employees. Cisco is rated 4.0 out of 5 stars by its employees on the salary and benefits parameter.

What is the salary of a fresher at Cisco in Kochi?

The salary of a fresher at Cisco in Kochi 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 ₹17.7 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	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹18 Lakhs per year