Cisco Linux System Engineer Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 9 years exp.

₹4.5 Lakhs - ₹8.8 Lakhs

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Salary of majority employees

33% more than the average Linux System Engineer Salary in Hardware & Networking Companies for 3 - 9 years of experience

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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Linux System Engineer Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Linux System Engineer Salary 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.9 L/yr - ₹12.1 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Linux System Engineer Salary 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

Last Updated: 3 Nov 2024

Companies similar to Cisco for Linux System Engineer

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Linux System Engineer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr 50% less
IBM Linux System Engineer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (19 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr 19% less
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Dell Linux System Engineer Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 9% less
Sterlite Technologies Linux System Engineer Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 45% less
Lumen Technologies Linux System Engineer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 7% less

Linux System Engineer salary at Cisco ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco.

Experience wise Cisco Linux System Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 3 Nov 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (3 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.7 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.9 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Cisco

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Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sdet Automation Test Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 03 May 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary is Good, Mid year bonus.

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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What is the salary of Linux System Engineer at Cisco?

Linux System Engineer salary at Cisco in India ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs for experience between 3 years to 9 years. According to our estimates it is 33% more than the average Linux System Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco India.

How does the salary of a Linux System Engineer at Cisco India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Linux System Engineer at Cisco is 33% more than the average salary of a Linux System Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What is the salary of a Linux System Engineer in companies similar to Cisco in India?

Lumen Technologies Linux System Engineer Salary - ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
Dell Linux System Engineer Salary - ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
IBM Linux System Engineer Salary - ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹9.2 Lakhs per year
Sterlite Technologies Linux System Engineer Salary - ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Linux System Engineer Salary - ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹5.6 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Linux System Engineer at Cisco in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Linux System Engineer at Cisco ranges between ₹55,008 per month to ₹56,384 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cisco Linux System Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 9 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Linux System Engineer at Cisco?

According to AmbitionBox, 50% of the Cisco Linux System Engineers reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 50% reported a notice period of 2 Months.This is based on 2 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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