Cisco employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 13% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Cisco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$92,839 per year (estimate) and goes up to CA$171,730 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Cisco is CA$167,356 per year or CA$80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$242,961 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$139,507 (25th percentile) and CA$204,167 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by Cisco Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.