Cisco employees working as Distinguished Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Distinguished Engineer professionals at Cisco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Distinguished Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $220,790 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,587 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Distinguished Engineer at Cisco is $378,587 per year or $182 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $692,815 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $283,940 (25th percentile) and $527,001 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 30 salaries submitted by Cisco Distinguished Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Distinguished Engineer professionals typically earn between $137 and $253 per hour.
Distinguished Engineer professionals typically earn between $23,662 and $43,917 monthly.