Cisco SDE-2 Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 4 years exp.

₹16 Lakhs - ₹34 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

26% less than the average SDE-2 Salary in Hardware & Networking Companies for 1 - 4 years of experience

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Last Updated: 12 Mar 2025

Companies similar to Cisco for SDE-2

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Juniper Networks SDE-2 Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr 35% less
Amazon SDE-2 Salary 2 - 7 years exp. (293 salaries)	₹23.7 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr 123% more	1 job opening
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Microsoft Corporation SDE-2 Salary 2 - 7 years exp. (88 salaries)	₹17 L/yr - ₹68 L/yr 58% more
Flipkart SDE-2 Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (52 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹42.6 L/yr 21% more
Swiggy SDE-2 Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (44 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr 56% more

SDE-2 salary at Cisco ranges between ₹16 Lakhs to ₹34 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 12 latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco.

Experience wise Cisco SDE-2 salaries

Last Updated: 12 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.9 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
2 years (7 salaries)	₹16.3 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
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3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.9 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr

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Rated by 3 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

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

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.

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.

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

Skill development - Bad

+4 more

Country Human Resources Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Human Resources Department

3.0

• posted on 16 Jul 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good benefits and salary levels. Flexible working with hybrid culture. Innovation is encouraged.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Extremely manager driven culture. You have a Godmother or Godfather, your career is made. However, if you don't, then it is all based on the rapport you strike with your stakeholders. No clarity of career paths and goals for most roles. Growth is limited. No clear defined processes on performance and appraisals. Most important at this stage, job security is a question mark. Leadership changes with too much ambiguity on future path.

Job security - Poor

+2 more

System Engineer 3 in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

2.0

• posted on 29 Oct 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good people in other team Good pick and drop service

Dislikes

...get calls to work during late nights and weekends to test and provide updates. He and other seniors play a lot of politics and always make us pay heavy price. Very unemotional peoples. There is no support no help nor any guidance here and still so much criticism. We gave bad feedback in company survey to hope things will get improve but he started shouting in open calls and force us to rewrite a positive feedback. Guys this place is actually hell so dont join here. My personal life with family, friends and girlfriend is a complete mess because of this team and the work culture by sr management. Do not want any human beings to go through the sufferings like I am. I also posted also in glassdoor 2 times but they remove my post. Hope not remove here.

Salary - Poor

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Cisco SDE-2 Salary FAQs

What is the salary of SDE-2 at Cisco ?

The average salary of a SDE-2 at Cisco in India typically ranges from ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 4 years).

The top 10% of SDE-2 at Cisco earn more than ₹31.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹34.0 Lakhs per year. SDE-2 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 SDE-2 at Cisco in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a SDE-2 at Cisco in India typically ranges from ₹1,57,488 to ₹1,63,473 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 4 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.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cisco for SDE-2 in India?

Amazon	₹23.7 Lakhs to ₹80.0 Lakhs per year
Microsoft Corporation	₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹68.0 Lakhs per year
Swiggy	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year
Flipkart	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹42.6 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 SDE-2 in companies similar to Cisco in India?

The salary of a SDE-2 at companies similar to Cisco in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Juniper Networks

₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹19.5 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 SDE-2 at Cisco in India?

The salary growth for a SDE-2 at Cisco depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a SDE-2 can expect the following growth trajectory at Cisco:

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹8.9 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹16.3 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹18.9 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Cisco SDE-2 salary in India ranges between ₹16 Lakhs to ₹34 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 12 Cisco latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco.