Cisco Chennai Software Engineer Salaries by 100+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 13 years exp.

₹13.7 Lakhs - ₹45 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

244% more than the average Software Engineer Salary in Hardware & Networking Companies for 0 - 13 years of experience

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Last Updated: 27 Nov 2024

Companies similar to Cisco for Software Engineer in Chennai

Cisco Software Engineer Salary

0 - 13 years exp. (112 salaries)

₹13.7 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
TCS Software Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (2k salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr 75% less
Infosys Software Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (392 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 78% less
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Wipro Software Engineer Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (975 salaries)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr 68% less	4 job openings
HCLTech Software Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (5.7k salaries)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr 82% less
Tech Mahindra Software Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (2.6k salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr 77% less
Accenture Software Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (1.8k salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 72% less
IBM Software Engineer Salary 1 - 10 years exp. (243 salaries)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹21.7 L/yr 56% less	4 job openings
Capgemini Software Engineer Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (1.1k salaries)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr 77% less	53 job openings
Cognizant Software Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (2.3k salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹14.6 L/yr 70% less	19 job openings
NortonLifeLock's Software Engineer Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (50 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr 44% less	4 job openings
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Software Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹8.9 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 62% less	1 job opening
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Oracle Software Engineer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 41% less	1 job opening
TransPerfect Software Engineer Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr 66% less
Extreme Networks Software Engineer Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 70% less

Software Engineer salary at Cisco ranges between ₹13.7 Lakhs to ₹45 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 112 latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco.

Experience wise Cisco Software Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 27 Nov 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹24.7 L/yr
1 year (7 salaries)	₹6.1 L/yr - ₹27.3 L/yr
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2 years (5 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹30.1 L/yr
3 years (7 salaries)	₹7.3 L/yr - ₹32.9 L/yr
4 years (8 salaries)	₹8.2 L/yr - ₹35.8 L/yr
5 years (8 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr
6 years (14 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
7 years (12 salaries)	₹11.1 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
8 years (12 salaries)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
9 years (8 salaries)	₹12.8 L/yr - ₹35.4 L/yr
10 years (10 salaries)	₹12.9 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
11 years (5 salaries)	₹25.5 L/yr - ₹59.4 L/yr
12 years (9 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
13 years (6 salaries)	₹28 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr

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Top skills at Cisco for Software Engineer

Python cisco Linux Administration Cisco Computer Networking Debugging Agile Coaching Python Ethernet Coding C++ Oracle Java Agile SQL

Salary related reviews for Cisco

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Rated by 14 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

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 Engineer in Bangalore Rural

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 27 May 2021

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Dislikes

... 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.

Dislikes

Cisco salary is decent. But cisco competitors pay better than cisco . But still best place to work when it comes to work life balance.

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.

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.

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

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What is the salary of Software Engineer at Cisco Chennai?

Software Engineer salary at Cisco in Chennai ranges between ₹13.7 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 13 years. According to our estimates it is 244% more than the average Software Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 112 latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco Chennai.

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

The average salary of a Software Engineer at Cisco is 244% more than the average salary of a Software Engineer in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

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

Python, cisco, Linux Administration, Cisco and Computer Networking are some of the popular skills required to work as a Software Engineer at Cisco Chennai.

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

Oracle Software Engineer Salary - ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
NortonLifeLock's Software Engineer Salary - ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
IBM Software Engineer Salary - ₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹21.7 Lakhs per year
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Software Engineer Salary - ₹8.9 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
TransPerfect Software Engineer Salary - ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹8.7 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Software Engineer at Cisco ranges between ₹1,62,281 per month to ₹1,68,482 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cisco Software Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹13.7 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 13 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

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

According to AmbitionBox, 56% of the Cisco Software Engineers in Chennai reported a notice period of 2 Months, 23% reported a notice period of 1 Month and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 52 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cisco Software Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹13.7 Lakhs to ₹45 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 112 Cisco latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco.