Cisco Chennai Senior Software Engineer Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

4 - 13 years exp.

₹12.9 Lakhs - ₹40 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

118% more than the average Senior Software Engineer Salary in Hardware & Networking Companies for 4 - 13 years of experience

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Last Updated: 12 Feb 2025

Companies similar to Cisco for Senior Software Engineer in Chennai

Cisco Senior Software Engineer Salary

4 - 13 years exp. (29 salaries)

₹12.9 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Microsoft Corporation Senior Software Engineer Salary 5 - 12 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹21.7 L/yr - ₹90.3 L/yr 70% more
Amazon Senior Software Engineer Salary 3 - 7 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹35.3 L/yr - ₹62.1 L/yr 59% more	6 job openings
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IBM Senior Software Engineer Salary 3 - 13 years exp. (188 salaries)	₹7.8 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr 42% less
Qualcomm Senior Software Engineer Salary 4 - 8 years exp. (19 salaries)	₹13.4 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr At par	8 job openings
Accenture Senior Software Engineer Salary 2 - 10 years exp. (1.9k salaries)	₹5.8 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr 58% less
Gen Senior Software Engineer Salary 5 - 10 years exp. (50 salaries)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹32.1 L/yr 24% less
Nokia Networks Senior Software Engineer Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹7.9 L/yr - ₹16.3 L/yr 62% less
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Senior Software Engineer Salary 7 - 11 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹14.1 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 32% less
Sterlite Technologies Senior Software Engineer Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr 65% less	1 job opening
Extreme Networks Senior Software Engineer Salary 5 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹27.8 L/yr 18% less

Senior Software Engineer salary at Cisco ranges between ₹12.9 Lakhs to ₹40 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 29 latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco.

Experience wise Cisco Senior Software Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 12 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹45.4 L/yr
5 years (5 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
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6 years (5 salaries)	₹11.1 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr
7 years (4 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
8 years (4 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹54.2 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹25 L/yr - ₹56.4 L/yr
10 years (3 salaries)	₹22.5 L/yr - ₹37.5 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹30.4 L/yr - ₹38.9 L/yr
12 years (4 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹31 L/yr - ₹65.2 L/yr

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5.0

• posted on 19 Jul 2024

4.0

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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

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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.

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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

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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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

4.0

• posted on 22 May 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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I like the Campus and work culture at Cisco.

Salary - Good

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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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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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Cisco Senior Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Software Engineer at Cisco Chennai?

Senior Software Engineer salary at Cisco in Chennai ranges between ₹12.9 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs for experience between 4 years to 13 years. According to our estimates it is 118% more than the average Senior Software Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 29 latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco Chennai.

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

The average salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Cisco is 118% more than the average salary of a Senior Software Engineer in Chennai. 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 Chennai.

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

Microsoft Corporation Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹21.7 Lakhs to ₹90.3 Lakhs per year
Amazon Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹35.3 Lakhs to ₹62.1 Lakhs per year
Qualcomm Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹13.4 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year

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

Extreme Networks Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹27.8 Lakhs per year
Gen Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹32.1 Lakhs per year
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹14.1 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
IBM Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹29.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Cisco ranges between ₹1,88,925 per month to ₹1,96,331 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cisco Senior Software Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹12.9 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 13 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

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

According to AmbitionBox, 80% of the Cisco Senior Software Engineers in Chennai reported a notice period of 2 Months, 20% reported a notice period of 1 Month.This is based on 10 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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