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Cisco Backend Software Engineer Salaries

Backend Software Engineer compensation in United States at Cisco ranges from $114K per year for Grade 4 to $366K per year for Grade 12. The median compensation in United States package totals $211K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Cisco's total compensation packages. Last updated: 11/14/2024

Average Compensation By Level
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Level Name
Total
Base
Stock (/yr)
Bonus
Software Engineer 1
Grade 4(Entry Level)
$114K
$106K
$2.5K
$4.6K
Software Engineer 2
Grade 6
$140K
$122K
$9K
$8.7K
Software Engineer III
Grade 8
$190K
$160K
$22.2K
$8.1K
Software Engineer IV
Grade 10
$230K
$182K
$33.5K
$15.1K
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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 Backend Software Engineer at Cisco in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $366,120. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Cisco for the Backend Software Engineer role in United States is $209,000.

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