Cisco Software Engineering Lead Salaries by 7 Employees (Updated 2025)

8 - 20 years exp.

₹28 Lakhs - ₹37 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

38% more than the average Software Engineering Lead Salary in Hardware & Networking Companies for 8 - 20 years of experience

Interested in this particular role?

Last Updated: 5 Aug 2024

Companies similar to Cisco for Software Engineering Lead

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Oracle Software Engineering Lead Salary 15 - 17 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹60 L/yr - ₹93 L/yr 134% more
Optum Software Engineering Lead Salary 5 - 12 years exp. (153 salaries)	₹16 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr 10% less	2 job openings
Login to view exact salary
UnitedHealth Software Engineering Lead Salary 8 - 13 years exp. (81 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹38.2 L/yr 16% less
Optum Global Solutions Software Engineering Lead Salary 8 - 13 years exp. (78 salaries)	₹15.6 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr 13% less
Capgemini Software Engineering Lead Salary 4 - 8 years exp. (53 salaries)	₹7.7 L/yr - ₹21.7 L/yr 60% less

Software Engineering Lead salary at Cisco ranges between ₹28 Lakhs to ₹37 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 20 years. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco.

Experience wise Cisco Software Engineering Lead salaries

Last Updated: 5 Aug 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.6 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.9 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr
Login to view exact salary
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹27.2 L/yr - ₹34.7 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹27.7 L/yr - ₹35.4 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹28 L/yr - ₹56.4 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹28.7 L/yr - ₹36.7 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹32 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr

View all

Similar Designation salaries in Cisco

Software Engineer Salary

(2.6k salaries)

₹9.92 L/yr - ₹38.57 L/yr

Lead Software Engineer Salary

(23 salaries)

₹22.5 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr

Senior Engineer Salary

(52 salaries)

₹14 L/yr - ₹41.04 L/yr

Software Developer Salary

(321 salaries)

₹9 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr

System Engineer Salary

(28 salaries)

₹5.14 L/yr - ₹24.52 L/yr

Senior Software Engineer Salary

(612 salaries)

₹13.32 L/yr - ₹48.75 L/yr

Lead Engineer Salary

(43 salaries)

₹15.97 L/yr - ₹66.75 L/yr

Project Engineer Salary

(7 salaries)

₹6.34 L/yr - ₹14.8 L/yr

Software Development Engineer Salary

(48 salaries)

₹9.2 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

Technical Lead Salary

(334 salaries)

₹17.77 L/yr - ₹61.5 L/yr

Top skills at Cisco for Software Engineering Lead

Coding Scrum Javascript C++ Software Development Life Cycle Business Transformation Conflict Resolution Python cisco Agile

Salary related reviews for Cisco

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

see more salary related reviews

Discover interview dos and don'ts from real experiences

What people are saying about Cisco

View All

a project professional services manager

2w (edited)

Offer received

Hi! I recently received an offer letter from MetLife for a Unit Manager role at the MetLife GOSC office. Offered CTC is 20 fixed plus 2 variable. Total 22LPA I need help deciding whether the salary offered by MetLife is good for a 10 years experience project manager role?

Got a question about Cisco?

Ask anonymously on communities.

Cisco Software Engineering Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Software Engineering Lead at Cisco?

Software Engineering Lead salary at Cisco in India ranges between ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs for experience between 8 years to 20 years. According to our estimates it is 38% more than the average Software Engineering Lead Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco India.

How does the salary of a Software Engineering Lead at Cisco India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Software Engineering Lead at Cisco is 38% more than the average salary of a Software Engineering Lead in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

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

Coding, Scrum, Javascript, C++ and Software Development Life Cycle are some of the popular skills required to work as a Software Engineering Lead at Cisco India.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cisco to a Software Engineering Lead in India?

Oracle Software Engineering Lead Salary - ₹60.0 Lakhs to ₹93.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Software Engineering Lead in companies similar to Cisco in India?

Optum Software Engineering Lead Salary - ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
Optum Global Solutions Software Engineering Lead Salary - ₹15.6 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year
UnitedHealth Software Engineering Lead Salary - ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹38.2 Lakhs per year
Capgemini Software Engineering Lead Salary - ₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹21.7 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Engineering Lead at Cisco in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Software Engineering Lead at Cisco ranges between ₹1,98,247 per month to ₹2,06,073 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cisco Software Engineering Lead salary in India which ranges between ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 20 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Software Engineering Lead at Cisco?

According to AmbitionBox, 50% of the Cisco Software Engineering Leads reported a notice period of 1 Month, 25% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 4 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

Tell us how to improve this page.

Home >
Salaries >
Cisco Salaries >
Cisco Software Engineering Lead Salaries

Cisco Software Engineering Lead salary in India ranges between ₹28 Lakhs to ₹37 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 7 Cisco latest salaries received from various employees of Cisco.