Cisco Bangalore / Bengaluru Lead Software Engineer Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

8 - 18 years exp.

₹22.5 Lakhs - ₹42.5 Lakhs

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36% more than the average Lead Software Engineer Salary in Hardware & Networking Companies for 8 - 18 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Lead Software Engineer Salary 8 - 18 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹22.5 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr
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Research & Development Lead Software Engineer Salary 9 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr

Last Updated: 24 Feb 2025

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Cisco Lead Software Engineer Salary

8 - 18 years exp. (20 salaries)

₹22.5 L/yr - ₹42.5 L/yr

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Nokia Networks Lead Software Engineer Salary 4 - 8 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹10.3 L/yr - ₹20.3 L/yr 62% less
Arista Networks Lead Software Engineer Salary 3 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹32 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 2% less
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Juniper Networks Lead Software Engineer Salary 8 - 16 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹25.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr 5% less
Fidelity Investments Lead Software Engineer Salary 4 - 12 years exp. (574 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr 27% less
Persistent Systems Lead Software Engineer Salary 2 - 8 years exp. (560 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr 64% less

Lead Software Engineer salary at Cisco ranges between ₹22.5 Lakhs to ₹42.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 20 latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco.

Latest annual salaries shared by Cisco Lead Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

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₹34 Lakhs

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₹37 Lakhs

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₹35 Lakhs

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₹30 Lakhs

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₹35 Lakhs

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Experience wise Cisco Lead Software Engineer salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Last Updated: 24 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹31.5 L/yr - ₹40.3 L/yr
9 years (4 salaries)	₹27.5 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr
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10 years (3 salaries)	₹27.9 L/yr - ₹40.6 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹31.4 L/yr - ₹40.1 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹31.4 L/yr - ₹40.1 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹31.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹31.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
15+ years (6 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr

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Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 04 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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.

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.

Job security - Poor

Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 19 Jul 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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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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 Engineer in Bangalore Rural

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 27 May 2021

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good culture and work-life balance. Everything is driven by managers at any level. Good company to work for but don't stay in the same team for a long time. keep changing the teams internally.

Skill development - Excellent

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Dislikes

... stayed more years, Salaries are very less when compared to college fresh grads. and there is no rule that higher grades get more compensation than lower grades.

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 26 May 2021

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work culture is best in cisco . Managers are very good and helpful . Really liked this company and feels best place to work.

Salary - Good

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Dislikes

Cisco salary is decent. But cisco competitors pay better than cisco . But still best place to work when it comes to work life balance.

Software Engineer2 in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 22 May 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I like the Campus and work culture at Cisco.

Salary - Good

+3 more

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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What is the salary of Lead Software Engineer at Cisco in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The average salary of a Lead Software Engineer at Cisco in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹22.5 Lakhs to ₹42.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 18 years).

The top 10% of Lead Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru at Cisco earn more than ₹40.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹42.5 Lakhs per year. Lead Software Engineer 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 estimates are based on salary data submitted by 20+ Cisco employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Lead Software Engineer at Cisco in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Software Engineer at Cisco in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹2,10,378 to ₹2,18,753 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹22.5 Lakhs to ₹42.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 8 years to 18 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 20+ salaries received from various employees of Cisco. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What is the salary of a Lead Software Engineer in companies similar to Cisco in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The salary of a Lead Software Engineer at companies similar to Cisco in Bangalore / Bengaluru varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Arista Networks	₹32.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
Juniper Networks	₹25.5 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
Fidelity Investments	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year
Nokia Networks	₹10.3 Lakhs to ₹20.3 Lakhs per year
Persistent Systems	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹19.0 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 Lead Software Engineer at Cisco in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The salary growth for a Lead Software Engineer at Cisco in Bangalore / Bengaluru depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Lead Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru can expect the following growth trajectory at Cisco:

Experience	Average Salary Range
8 years	₹31.5 Lakhs to ₹40.3 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹27.5 Lakhs to ₹41.0 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹27.9 Lakhs to ₹40.6 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹31.4 Lakhs to ₹40.1 Lakhs per year

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Cisco Lead Software Engineer salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹22.5 Lakhs to ₹42.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 20 Cisco latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco.