Cisco Systems Salaries In India
Median CTC ₹32L
· P25 ₹23.50L – P75 ₹54.20L
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23 salary records · Software Engineer is the most reported role
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Cisco Systems salaries in India range from ₹23.50L (P25) to ₹54.20L (P75), with a median CTC of ₹32L. The estimated monthly in-hand for the median CTC is ₹2.1L/month under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27). The most common roles reporting are Software Engineer, Network Engineer. All data is anonymously self-reported — no sign-in required.
Compensation distribution
Key insights
- 15% higher median pay Cisco Systems's median CTC is 15% higher than the market median across our India dataset.
- 2.3× pay spread P75 is 2.3× P25 CTC — a moderate range across submissions.
- 23 salary records 23 self-reported submissions provide the basis for these figures.
- Top hiring locations Bengaluru, Chennai account for most submissions.
Salaries by role
| Role | Median | P25–P75 | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | ₹51.0L | ₹27.8L–₹59.0L | 16 |
| Network Engineer | ₹12.5L | ₹11.8L–₹29.2L | 3 |
Salary by experience
Salary by location
Company Score
How we calculate this
Pay Volatility Score
This measures how much of the typical Cisco Systems package is stock and bonus rather than guaranteed base pay, based on the median split across 23 self-reported submissions. At 3/10, pay here is mostly fixed — most of what you're offered is what you'll actually see, with limited upside or downside from bonus cycles and vesting.
Equity Score
This isolates stock alone (not bonus) as a share of the typical Cisco Systems package, based on the median across 23 self-reported submissions — so you can tell whether "variable pay" here is real equity upside or just a cash bonus. At 2/10, equity is a small part of the package — most of the variable pay you see elsewhere on this page is bonus, not stock.
Get Rich Score
This ranks Cisco Systems's median CTC of ₹32L against every other company in our dataset with enough submissions to compare. A score of 6/10 puts Cisco Systems solidly mid-market — competitive, but not the top payer for similar roles.
Pay Spread Score
This measures how wide the gap is between the P25 and P75 CTC at Cisco Systems, relative to its own median — a sign of how negotiation-dependent pay is here rather than how much you'll actually be paid. At 10/10, pay varies widely between the lower and upper quartile — offers here look highly dependent on negotiation, level, or track rather than a fixed band.
How Cisco Systems pays vs market
Cisco Systems's median reported CTC is ₹32L, compared with ₹27.8L across all companies in our India dataset.
Median CTC by role — Cisco Systems vs all companies in our data
₹32L CTC at Cisco Systems — what's your actual take-home?
₹2.1L/month in-hand at the median CTC · new tax regime (FY 2026-27)
Monthly take-home after income tax, EPF, and professional tax. Assumes 40% basic salary, metro HRA, standard EPF. Actual take-home varies with salary structure.
| Band | CTC | Monthly In-Hand New Regime |
Monthly In-Hand Old Regime |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P25 | ₹23.5L | ₹1.63L | ₹1.43L | Calculate → |
| Median | ₹32.0L | ₹2.09L | ₹1.88L | Calculate → |
| P75 | ₹54.2L | ₹3.17L | ₹2.94L | Calculate → |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary at Cisco Systems in India?
Based on anonymous submissions, the median CTC at Cisco Systems is ₹32.0L (₹2.1L/month in-hand under the new tax regime). P25 is ₹23.5L and P75 is ₹54.2L. Covers Software Engineers and other roles across India.
Is this salary data verified?
The data is anonymously self-reported by engineers on in-hand.in. We validate that CTC values are non-zero and consistent (RSU + Bonus cannot exceed CTC). Individual entries may differ from market rates — use percentiles for a reliable picture.
How is monthly in-hand salary calculated?
Monthly in-hand is estimated using the new tax regime (FY 2026-27), 40% basic salary, and metro HRA rules. It reflects take-home after income tax, EPF, and professional tax. Click any row to load the exact salary in the In-Hand calculator.
How do I add my salary to this benchmark?
Click the "+ Add salary" button above. You'll fill in your role, company, city, years of experience, and CTC. No name, email, or sign-in is required. Your entry appears in the table immediately after submission.
What is the salary structure at Cisco Systems India?
Cisco Systems India salaries typically consist of fixed pay (basic + HRA + allowances), variable bonus, and in some roles RSU/ESOP. Based on anonymous submissions, the median CTC is ₹32.0L with P25 at ₹23.5L and P75 at ₹54.2L. Monthly in-hand at the median is approximately ₹2.1L under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27).
What is the Cisco Systems India salary breakup (CTC vs in-hand)?
At a median CTC of ₹32.0L, the monthly gross is approximately ₹2.7L. After income tax (new tax regime), employee EPF (12% of basic), and professional tax, the estimated monthly in-hand is ₹2.1L. Use the In-Hand calculator to get the exact CTC-to-in-hand breakdown for your salary.