Cisco Chennai Software Engineer2 Salaries by 5 Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 5 years exp.

₹17.5 Lakhs - ₹20.5 Lakhs

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19% more than the average Software Engineer2 Salary in Hardware & Networking Companies for 2 - 5 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Software Engineer2 Salary 2 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹17.5 L/yr - ₹21.2 L/yr
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Software Engineer2 Salary 4 - 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18 L/yr - ₹20.4 L/yr

Last Updated: 1 Feb 2025

Companies similar to Cisco for Software Engineer2 in Chennai

Cisco Software Engineer2 Salary

2 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries)

₹17.5 L/yr - ₹20.5 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Juniper Networks Software Engineer2 Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹15.7 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr 15% less	5 job openings
Bank of America Software Engineer2 Salary 5 - 13 years exp. (196 salaries)	₹10.9 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr 4% more	3 job openings
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BA Continuum Software Engineer2 Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (92 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 4% less
PayPal Software Engineer2 Salary 2 - 7 years exp. (61 salaries)	₹16.5 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr 40% more	2 job openings
FIS Software Engineer2 Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (50 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr 38% less

Software Engineer2 salary at Cisco ranges between ₹17.5 Lakhs to ₹20.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco.

Experience wise Cisco Software Engineer2 salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 1 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.3 L/yr - ₹23.4 L/yr
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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.6 L/yr - ₹23.7 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.8 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

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Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

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.

Salary - Good

+3 more

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.

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 04 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

+3 more

Dislikes

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

Likes

WLB is really good People are really nice to talk We will be valued and trusted in team

Salary - Good

+5 more

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

Solution Architect (working remotely)

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 09 Dec 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Get good salary and RSU on joining, once joined upto 9% (if rated extraordinary) max hike is expected.

Salary - Good

Dislikes

1. No work at all, so no learning. 2. Company is not software company, so if you are into hardware, networking and security, that's good. But if you are into cloud, software, IaaS please avoid this company, it can screw up your overall technical expertise. Since they don't have any software related work. 3. Leadership will never settle down here as a result of which you will experience org changes thrice in a year. And you will be moved to different orgs with no technical benefit at all. My suggestion: Get the offer and never join it.

Skill development - Bad

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Software Engineer IV in Cessna Business Park, Kaadubeesanahalli, Bengaluru

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 01 Jul 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

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...e also other avenues for each team member to recognise hard work set in place. On top of this the pay scale is good and they have an employee centric work culture all this has definitely made cisco the no.1 best work place

Salary - Excellent

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Cisco Software Engineer2 Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Software Engineer2 at Cisco in Chennai?

The average salary of a Software Engineer2 at Cisco in Chennai typically ranges from ₹17.5 Lakhs to ₹20.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 5 years).

The top 10% of Software Engineer2 in Chennai at Cisco earn more than ₹20.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹20.5 Lakhs per year. Software Engineer2 Salaries at Cisco can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 5 Cisco employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Engineer2 at Cisco in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Software Engineer2 at Cisco in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1,34,258 to ₹1,39,191 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹17.5 Lakhs to ₹20.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 5 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 5 salaries received from various employees of Cisco. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cisco for Software Engineer2 in India?

PayPal	₹16.5 Lakhs to ₹44.0 Lakhs per year
Bank of America	₹10.9 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Cisco, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Software Engineer2 in companies similar to Cisco in Chennai?

The salary of a Software Engineer2 at companies similar to Cisco in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

BA Continuum	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
Juniper Networks	₹15.7 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
FIS	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Software Engineer2 at Cisco in Chennai?

The salary growth for a Software Engineer2 at Cisco in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Software Engineer2 in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at Cisco:

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹18.3 Lakhs to ₹23.4 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹18.6 Lakhs to ₹23.7 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹18.8 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year

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