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Cisco Software Engineer III salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
3 - 9 years exp.
₹12 Lakhs - ₹43 Lakhs
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₹25.3 Lakhs
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₹3.3 Lakhs
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Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

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Google Software Engineer III Salary

1 - 8 years exp. (104 salaries)

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₹23.7 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

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₹25 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr

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Amazon Software Engineer III Salary

1 - 11 years exp. (22 salaries)

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₹17 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr

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IBM Software Engineer III Salary

2 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹6 L/yr - ₹24.4 L/yr

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Intel Software Engineer III Salary

6 - 16 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹18 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

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Oracle Software Engineer III Salary

4 - 11 years exp. (39 salaries)

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₹15.5 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr

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Adobe Software Engineer III Salary

4 - 9 years exp. (8 salaries)

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₹9 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr

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SAP Software Engineer III Salary

4 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹20.2 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr

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Juniper Networks Software Engineer III Salary

3 - 9 years exp. (246 salaries)

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₹16 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr

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₹17.6 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr

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VMware Software Software Engineer III Salary

4 - 9 years exp. (13 salaries)

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₹28 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

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NetApp Software Engineer III Salary

4 - 8 years exp. (8 salaries)

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₹34 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr

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Aruba Networks Software Engineer III Salary

4 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹20.5 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr

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Dell Software Engineer III Salary

6 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹11 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr

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Software Engineer III salary at Cisco ranges between ₹12 Lakhs to ₹43 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 269 latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco.

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Experience wise Cisco Software Engineer III salaries

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
3 years  (8 salaries)

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₹24 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
4 years  (30 salaries)

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₹12 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
5 years  (38 salaries)

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₹12.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
6 years  (51 salaries)

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₹14.5 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr
7 years  (48 salaries)

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₹14 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr
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Software Engineer III

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Senior Engineering Manager

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Software Engineer III 3 - 9 years exp.
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Software Engineer IV 8 - 16 years exp.
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Technical Lead 8 - 20 years exp.
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Top skills at Cisco for Software Engineer III

Python Data Structures and Algorithms UNIX Clinical SAS Programming Software Testing Cisco Automation Testing Medical Coding Linux Administration Redhat Linux Virtualization
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3.7

Rated by 33 employees for salary & benefits

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 04 Apr 2022

4.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

Compensation is good..bonus etc are good ... But there is no job security .. every year they will do force resignation ,if there is a slight decline company revenue.. Work satisfaction depends on which project you are working.. Upper level management keeps on getting changed, due to politics..

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  • Salary - Good
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Management keeps on getting change due to politics and cost cutting.. Too many rework.. Many project are good, but there some bad project also.. depends on you luck..better in the interview ask about the project and what kind of work it will be..

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  • Job security - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 29 Jun 2022

5.0
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Likes

Job security is really good. Work culture is also good Management is good Company policies are really good

  • Salary - Excellent
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Dislikes

...vel and onsite opportunities are very less Career growth is also not that high Salary and appraisals are below standards what the competitors are offering Politics are common

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 02 Mar 2022

3.0
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Likes

...nsurance of parents , spouse and children. 2) RSU and ESPP benefits are there. 3) Pay Fair hike is there in which HR will do hike with no manager intervence. 4) LND programs in Cisco are amazing. If u want to learn any new technology. LnD programs help you to grow. 5) Hackathon are conducted. 6) Work Culture is good where people motivates you to participate in learning program and new innovation. 7) Medical benefits are amazing in which health checkup and dental check-up of parents are provided.

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Dislikes

Hike and compensation are not up to the mark. Due to which people think to switch.

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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 22 May 2024

4.0
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Likes

I like the Campus and work culture at Cisco.

  • Salary - Good
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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.

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Cisco Software Engineer III Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Software Engineer III at Cisco?
Software Engineer III salary at Cisco in India ranges between ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹43.0 Lakhs for experience between 3 years to 9 years. According to our estimates it is 3% more than the average Software Engineer III Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 269 latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco India.
How does the salary of a Software Engineer III at Cisco India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Software Engineer III at Cisco is 3% more than the average salary of a Software Engineer III in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What are the top skills required to work as a Software Engineer III at Cisco?
Python, Data Structures and Algorithms, UNIX, Clinical SAS Programming and Software Testing are some of the popular skills required to work as a Software Engineer III at Cisco India.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cisco to a Software Engineer III in India?
  • Google Software Engineer III Salary - ₹23.7 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
  • Microsoft Corporation Software Engineer III Salary - ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year
  • NetApp Software Engineer III Salary - ₹34.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year
  • VMware Software Software Engineer III Salary - ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
  • Amazon Software Engineer III Salary - ₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹56.0 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Software Engineer III in companies similar to Cisco in India?
  • SAP Software Engineer III Salary - ₹20.2 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise Software Engineer III Salary - ₹17.6 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year
  • Intel Software Engineer III Salary - ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
  • Oracle Software Engineer III Salary - ₹15.5 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year
  • Juniper Networks Software Engineer III Salary - ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹32.5 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Engineer III at Cisco in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Software Engineer III at Cisco ranges between ₹1,77,403 per month to ₹1,84,287 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cisco Software Engineer III salary in India which ranges between ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹43.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 9 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Software Engineer III at Cisco?
According to AmbitionBox, 69% of the Cisco Software Engineer IIIs reported a notice period of 2 Months, 20% reported a notice period of 1 Month and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 114 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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