Cisco employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 13% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Cisco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,372 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,951 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Cisco is $167,375 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $242,984 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $139,524 (25th percentile) and $204,189 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 16 salaries submitted by Cisco Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $67 and $98 per hour.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,627 and $17,016 monthly.
SWE Intern with an estimated total pay of $53K - $81K/yr