Cisco Senior System Software Engineer Salaries by 3 Employees (Updated 2025)

11 - 13 years exp.

₹16 Lakhs - ₹30 Lakhs

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45% more than the average Senior System Software Engineer Salary in Hardware & Networking Companies for 11 - 13 years of experience

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Last Updated: 12 May 2023

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Senior System Software Engineer salary at Cisco ranges between ₹16 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 11 years to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 3 latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco.

Experience wise Cisco Senior System Software Engineer salaries

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11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹27 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr
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13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr

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Cisco Senior System Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹16 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 3 Cisco latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco.