Cisco Senior Software Engineer Salaries by 600+ Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 14 years exp.

₹14 Lakhs - ₹48 Lakhs

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102% more than the average Senior Software Engineer Salary in Hardware & Networking Companies for 3 - 14 years of experience

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Senior Software Engineer salary at Cisco ranges between ₹14 Lakhs to ₹48 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 634 latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco.

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Experience wise Cisco Senior Software Engineer salaries

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3 years (5 salaries)	Unlock ₹20 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr
4 years (54 salaries)	Unlock ₹11.2 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
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5 years (70 salaries)	Unlock ₹12 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr
6 years (72 salaries)	Unlock ₹11.6 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr
7 years (75 salaries)	Unlock ₹12 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr
8 years (89 salaries)	Unlock ₹13 L/yr - ₹46.5 L/yr
9 years (57 salaries)	Unlock ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr
10 years (68 salaries)	Unlock ₹15.7 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr
11 years (40 salaries)	Unlock ₹16 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr
12 years (44 salaries)	Unlock ₹18.5 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr
13 years (32 salaries)	Unlock ₹20.6 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr
14 years (28 salaries)	Unlock ₹22 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr

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Top skills at Cisco for Senior Software Engineer

C++ Linux Administration Python Cisco Computer Networking Data Structures and Algorithms Clinical SAS Programming Debugging Ethernet Software Engineering Agile Coaching Automation Testing UNIX Troubleshooting ESIC

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Rated by 53 employees for salary & benefits

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 04 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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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.

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

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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 Engineer in Bangalore Rural

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 27 May 2021

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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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... 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

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• posted on 26 May 2021

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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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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

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• posted on 22 May 2024

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I like the Campus and work culture at Cisco.

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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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Cisco Senior Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Software Engineer at Cisco?

Senior Software Engineer salary at Cisco in India ranges between ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs for experience between 3 years to 14 years. According to our estimates it is 102% more than the average Senior Software Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 634 latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco India.

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

The average salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Cisco is 102% more than the average salary of a Senior Software Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Senior Software Engineer at Cisco?

C++, Linux Administration, Python, Cisco and Computer Networking are some of the popular skills required to work as a Senior Software Engineer at Cisco India.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cisco to a Senior Software Engineer in India?

Microsoft Corporation Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹85.0 Lakhs per year
Google Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹85.7 Lakhs per year
Amazon Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹75.0 Lakhs per year
VMware Software Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹15.7 Lakhs to ₹54.0 Lakhs per year
Arista Networks Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹15.5 Lakhs to ₹56.6 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Senior Software Engineer in companies similar to Cisco in India?

Nvidia Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹15.7 Lakhs to ₹50.4 Lakhs per year
Palo Alto Networks Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹27.4 Lakhs to ₹56.0 Lakhs per year
Juniper Networks Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹12.9 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
Qualcomm Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹14.3 Lakhs to ₹49.0 Lakhs per year
Intel Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹11.5 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Cisco in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Cisco ranges between ₹1,89,950 per month to ₹1,97,402 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cisco Senior Software Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 14 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Senior Software Engineer at Cisco?

According to AmbitionBox, 60% of the Cisco Senior Software Engineers reported a notice period of 2 Months, 18% reported a notice period of 1 Month and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 243 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cisco Senior Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹14 Lakhs to ₹48 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 634 Cisco latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco.