Cisco employees working as Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 156 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Systems Engineer professionals at Cisco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,911 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,626 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Systems Engineer at Cisco is $151,911 per year or $73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $227,581 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $123,930 (25th percentile) and $188,418 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by Cisco Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $60 and $91 per hour.
Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,327 and $15,702 monthly.