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Hardware Engineer compensation in United States at Cisco ranges from $130K per year for Grade 4 to $479K per year for Grade 13. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $210K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Cisco's total compensation packages. Last updated: 3/14/2025

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Level Name
Total
Base
Stock
Bonus
Grade 4
$130K
$114K
$12.5K
$3.1K
Grade 6
$145K
$128K
$8.9K
$8.2K
Grade 8
$197K
$157K
$29.3K
$11K
Grade 10
$217K
$175K
$29.8K
$12.9K
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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-year (25.00% annually)

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

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

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



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Hardware Engineer at Cisco in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $479,000. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Cisco for the Hardware Engineer role in United States is $194,815.

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