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Cisco compensation in India (2026)
| Role | Experience | Base | Joining bonus | Performance bonus | Stocks | Total year 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 (Software Engineer IV) | 8+ yrs | ₹29L – ₹39L | — | ₹0 – ₹4L | ₹2.5L – ₹14L | ₹35L – ₹55L |
| Grade 11 (Technical Leader 1) | 8+ yrs | ₹43L – ₹51L | — | ₹0 – ₹6L | ₹8.5L – ₹25L | ₹54L – ₹74L |
| Grade 12 (Technical Leader 2) | 10+ yrs | ₹59L – ₹67L | — | ₹10L – ₹12L | ₹20L – ₹35L | ₹89L – ₹1.14Cr |
| Grade 13 (Principal Engineer) | 10+ yrs | ₹76L – ₹87L | — | ₹10L – ₹20L | ₹27L – ₹46L | ₹1.25Cr – ₹1.53Cr |
| Grade 4 (Software Engineer 1) | 0-2 yrs | ₹15L – ₹16.2L | ₹0 | ₹0 – ₹1.5L | ₹0 – ₹35,000 | ₹15L – ₹18L |
| Grade 6 (Software Engineer 2) | 2-5 yrs | ₹17L – ₹19L | — | ₹0 – ₹1.5L | ₹1L – ₹3L | ₹17L – ₹24L |
| Grade 8 (Software Engineer III) | 5-8 yrs | ₹27L – ₹31L | — | ₹0 – ₹2.5L | ₹0 – ₹8.5L | ₹29L – ₹40L |
Stock vesting: 34/33/33 over 3 yrs (1-yr cliff, then qtrly) or 25%/yr over 4 yrs
Benefits and reimbursements: Health insurance (family), internet/phone, ESPP (15% discount)
Compensation figures are curated by FAANGPlus from offers and verified reports. Data last updated: 2026-10-13.
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