Cisco employees working as Network Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 50% lower than the average of Network Systems Engineer professionals at Cisco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Network Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,827 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,472 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Network Systems Engineer at Cisco is $138,669 per year or $67 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $208,599 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $112,674 (25th percentile) and $172,307 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 143 salaries submitted by Cisco Network Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Network Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $54 and $83 per hour.
Network Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,389 and $14,359 monthly.