Is Cisco a good company to work for?

Cisco has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 39,513 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 81% of employees would recommend working at Cisco to a friend and 68% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Cisco have been left by employees working as Marketing Specialist Intern , High Touch Operations Manager (HTOM) and Technical Intern .

Does Cisco pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cisco employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cisco. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cisco?

81% of Cisco employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cisco 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cisco?

Software Engineer (3687) , Senior Software Engineer (1006) , Program Manager (621) , Project Manager (606) , Account Manager (596) , Network Consulting Engineer (498) , Systems Engineer (464) , Network Engineer (449) , Technical Consulting Engineer (422) , Business Analyst (413) , Technical Leader (352) , Product Manager (329) , Senior Manager (328) , Director (326) , Technical Lead (326)

What are the pros of working at Cisco according to real employee reviews?

"There are alot of great people and the culture is great!" ((in 2852 reviews)); "Worked for Cisco for over 10 years the best I can say Benefits are good." ((in 2683 reviews)); "Great people and teams who have a strong tradition of doing right by the customer and a passion for winning." ((in 2169 reviews)); "work culture is good and balanced" ((in 1207 reviews)); "Good compensation and pay." ((in 1100 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cisco according to real employee reviews?

"frequent reorgs and layoffs made environment more toxic" ((in 1951 reviews)); "Poor management (both middle and top)" ((in 896 reviews)); "Bad Managers were promoted." ((in 649 reviews)); "Too much politics; people don't work for the common goal but to justify their existence" ((in 201 reviews)); "Middle and upper management seems very oblivious." ((in 178 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cisco layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cisco layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cisco in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Cisco locations?

San Jose , Research Triangle Park , Raleigh , San Francisco , Milpitas , New York , Austin , Richardson , Atlanta , Chicago , Dallas , Boston , Boxborough , Santa Clara , Los Angeles , Seattle , Morrisville , Herndon , Denver , Washington , Durham , Lawrenceville , San Diego , Miami , Houston , Irvine , Phoenix , Cary , Philadelphia , Charlotte

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4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(4,696 total reviews)

Chuck Robbins

78% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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4.3

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4.2

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4.0

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3.9

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3.6

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5.0

Mar 20, 2025

BEST COMPANY TO WORK FOR!!

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive Pay Great Work/Life Balance Great People

Cons

The days before COVID were great, everyone in the office, together. Everyone is pretty much remote now, it works but its not the same.

3.0

Mar 19, 2025

Salary

Product designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

collaboration, work and life balance, competitive salary

Cons

different time zone with global team

5.0

Mar 19, 2025

Fantastic Company with Great Culture and Opportunities

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great Company Culture – Cisco fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment. The leadership genuinely cares about employees' well-being, and there’s a strong sense of teamwork across all departments. Career Growth & Development – Cisco invests in its employees with world-class training, mentorship programs, and opportunities to move across roles or regions. Cutting-Edge Technology – As a leader in networking, security, and cloud solutions, Cisco provides access to some of the most advanced tech in the industry. Flexible Work Environment – Cisco embraces hybrid and remote work, allowing for a great work-life balance. Good Benefits & Compensation – Competitive salary, excellent bonuses, stock options, and good health benefits make Cisco a rewarding place to work.

Cons

As with any large organization, processes can sometimes be complex, and decision-making may take time. However, leadership is always working on improvements. Many lay-offs recently

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