Cisco employees working as Leader, Software Engineering in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 9% lower than the average of Leader, Software Engineering professionals at Cisco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Leader, Software Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Leader, Software Engineering at Cisco is $244,568 per year or $118 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $415,433 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $187,473 (25th percentile) and $325,539 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by Cisco Leader, Software Engineering professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Leader, Software Engineering professionals typically earn between $90 and $157 per hour.
Leader, Software Engineering professionals typically earn between $15,623 and $27,128 monthly.
SWE Intern with an estimated total pay of $53K - $81K/yr