Cisco employees working as Senior Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 350 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Senior Software Developer professionals at Cisco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,778 per year (estimate) and goes up to $376,162 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Software Developer at Cisco is $178,622 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $275,213 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $143,675 (25th percentile) and $225,016 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by Cisco Senior Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Software Developer professionals typically earn between $69 and $108 per hour.
Senior Software Developer professionals typically earn between $11,973 and $18,751 monthly.