Cisco employees working as Security Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 27 ratings. This is in line with the average of Security Engineer professionals at Cisco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Security 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 Security Engineer at Cisco is $172,740 per year or $83 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $261,240 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $140,301 (25th percentile) and $215,389 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 42 salaries submitted by Cisco Security Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Security Engineer professionals typically earn between $67 and $104 per hour.
Security Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,692 and $17,949 monthly.