Cisco employees working as Software Development Engineering in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 11 ratings. This is 15% higher than the average of Software Development Engineering professionals at Cisco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$92,847 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 Engineering at Cisco is CA$191,695 per year or CA$92 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$291,326 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$155,862 (25th percentile) and CA$239,847 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 27 salaries submitted by Cisco Software Development Engineering professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Engineer with an estimated total pay of CA$83K - CA$149K/yr