Cisco employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 13% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Cisco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at ₹0 per year (estimate) and goes up to ₹0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Cisco is ₹166,878 per year or ₹80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly ₹242,380 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between ₹139,073 (25th percentile) and ₹203,637 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 347 salaries submitted by Cisco Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.