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Cisco Principal Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
12 - 23 years exp.
₹28 Lakhs - ₹1 Crore
Salary of majority employees
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113% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in Hardware & Networking Companies for 12 - 23 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Engineer Salary
12 - 22 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹28 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

Project & Program Management
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20 - 23 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹54.8 L/yr - ₹90 L/yr

Last Updated: 17 Mar 2025

Companies similar to Cisco for Principal Engineer

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₹25 L/yr - ₹46.5 L/yr

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Issquared Inc Principal Engineer Salary

8 - 18 years exp. (7 salaries)

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₹19 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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Infinera Principal Engineer Salary

13 - 19 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹40 L/yr - ₹99 L/yr

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Nvidia Principal Engineer Salary

12 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹36 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr

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Extreme Networks Principal Engineer Salary

14 - 18 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹41 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

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Sandvine Principal Engineer Salary

10 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹23 L/yr - ₹30.1 L/yr

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Juniper Networks Principal Engineer Salary

11 - 22 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹30 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

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Aryaka Networks Principal Engineer Salary

10 - 16 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹46 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr

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Nokia Networks Principal Engineer Salary

11 - 21 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹31 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

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Aruba Networks Principal Engineer Salary

5 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹30 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr

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Principal Engineer salary at Cisco ranges between ₹28 Lakhs to ₹1 Crore per year for employees with experience between 12 years to 23 years. Salary estimates are based on 16 latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco.

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Experience wise Cisco Principal Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 17 Mar 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
12 years  (3 salaries)

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₹28 L/yr - ₹76.5 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹28 L/yr - ₹84.7 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹36 L/yr - ₹93 L/yr
15+ years  (11 salaries)

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₹50 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

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Top skills at Cisco for Principal Engineer

Python Network Security Https Palo Alto Firewall DNS Software Engineering Information Security Computer Networking Communication Skills Cisco Medical Coding Java Fashion Designing SDLC C++

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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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.

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  • 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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  • Job security - Poor

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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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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 27 May 2021

3.0
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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.

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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... 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.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 26 May 2021

4.0
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Likes

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

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  • 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.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 30 Sep 2020

4.0
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Likes

A nice technical company with highly skilled work culture. Managers and peers are really smart and technical.

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Dislikes

Compensation is decent but growth is very slow, Though maybe highly skilled people are copworker could be the resons.

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Cisco Principal Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Engineer at Cisco ?
The average salary of a Principal Engineer at Cisco in India typically ranges from ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 12 years to 23 years).

The top 10% of Principal Engineer at Cisco earn more than ₹90.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹100.0 Lakhs per year. Principal 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 10+ Cisco employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Engineer at Cisco in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at Cisco in India typically ranges from ₹3,74,357 to ₹3,86,858 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 12 years to 23 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 10+ salaries received from various employees of Cisco. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
What are the key skills required to be a Principal Engineer at Cisco ?
To be a Principal Engineer at Cisco in india, the key skills required include:

  • - Python
  • - Network Security
  • - Https
  • - Palo Alto Firewall
  • - DNS

These skills are highly valued at Cisco and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Cisco for Principal Engineer in India?
Infinera ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹99.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Cisco, depending on the role and experience level.
What is the salary of a Principal Engineer in companies similar to Cisco in India?
The salary of a Principal Engineer at companies similar to Cisco in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Aruba Networks ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹111.0 Lakhs per year
Aryaka Networks ₹46.0 Lakhs to ₹80.0 Lakhs per year
Juniper Networks ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
Extreme Networks ₹41.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
Nvidia ₹36.0 Lakhs to ₹46.0 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 Principal Engineer at Cisco in India?
The salary growth for a Principal Engineer at Cisco depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Principal Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cisco:

Experience Average Salary Range
12 years ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹76.5 Lakhs per year
13 years ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹84.7 Lakhs per year
14 years ₹36.0 Lakhs to ₹93.0 Lakhs per year
15 years ₹50.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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