Cisco employees working as Software Development Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 29 ratings. This is 20% higher than the average of Software Development Manager professionals at Cisco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,323 per year (estimate) and goes up to $374,898 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Manager at Cisco is $235,776 per year or $113 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $366,730 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $189,202 (25th percentile) and $298,772 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 138 salaries submitted by Cisco Software Development Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Manager professionals typically earn between $91 and $144 per hour.
Software Development Manager professionals typically earn between $15,767 and $24,898 monthly.