Cisco employees working as Manager - Software Development in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 29 ratings. This is 20% higher than the average of Manager - Software Development professionals at Cisco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Manager - Software Development ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,757 per year (estimate) and goes up to $376,109 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Manager - Software Development at Cisco is $206,273 per year or $99 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $333,346 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $162,017 (25th percentile) and $266,885 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 138 salaries submitted by Cisco Manager - Software Development professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Manager - Software Development professionals typically earn between $78 and $128 per hour.
Manager - Software Development professionals typically earn between $13,501 and $22,240 monthly.