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Cisco Software Engineering Manager Salaries

Software Engineering Manager compensation in United States at Cisco ranges from $273K per year for Manager to $366K per year for VP. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $457K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Cisco's total compensation packages. Last updated: 2/5/2026

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Level Name
Total
Base
Stock
Bonus
Grade 11
Manager
$273K
$192K
$51.9K
$28.2K
Grade 12
Senior Manager
$436K
$243K
$145K
$48.3K
Grade 13
Director
$466K
$261K
$137K
$68K
Grade 14
Senior Director
$743K
$308K
$308K
$127K
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Vesting Schedule

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At Cisco, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (6.25% quarterly)



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Software Engineering Manager at Cisco in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $743,333. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Cisco for the Software Engineering Manager role in United States is $445,000.

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