Does Cisco pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cisco employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cisco. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cisco?

82% of Cisco employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cisco 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cisco?

Software Engineer (3669) , Senior Software Engineer (1003) , Program Manager (621) , Project Manager (603) , Account Manager (593) , Network Consulting Engineer (493) , Systems Engineer (463) , Network Engineer (449) , Technical Consulting Engineer (417) , Business Analyst (413) , Technical Leader (353) , Product Manager (328) , Senior Manager (328) , Technical Lead (326) , Director (324)

What are the pros of working at Cisco according to real employee reviews?

"There are alot of great people and the culture is great!" ((in 2837 reviews)); "Worked for Cisco for over 10 years the best I can say Benefits are good." ((in 2718 reviews)); "Also great for people with families as lot work in hybrid settings or from home." ((in 2137 reviews)); "work culture is good and balanced" ((in 1240 reviews)); "Good compensation and pay." ((in 1089 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cisco according to real employee reviews?

"This also leads to relatively frequent layoffs of redundant divisions and attrition as acquired employees become fully vested and seek opportunities elsewhere." ((in 1916 reviews)); "Poor management (both middle and top)" ((in 883 reviews)); "Bad Managers were promoted." ((in 648 reviews)); "Too much politics; people don't work for the common goal but to justify their existence" ((in 201 reviews)); "Middle and upper management seems very oblivious." ((in 180 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cisco layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cisco layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cisco in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Cisco locations?

Buenos Aires , Republica Argentina

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4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(33,614 total reviews)

Chuck Robbins

78% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.2

Culture & values

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

Cisco has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 33,614 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Cisco employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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5.0

Apr 1, 2026

Flexible work environment with learning opportunities

Product manager

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CEO approval

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Pros

Flexible working environment and many opportunity to learn latest technologies

Cons

not I can think of

5.0

Apr 1, 2026

Strong culture and flexibility, but slow decision-making

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The culture at Cisco is truly defined by its "People Deal," which places a genuine emphasis on employee well-being and flexibility. The hybrid work model is well-established, allowing for a healthy work-life balance that feels respected across different teams. You get the opportunity to work on industry-leading technology that powers the internet, and there is a massive internal network of mentors and resources. The benefits, including "Time2Give" for volunteering and generous mental health days, demonstrate that the company actually cares about its impact on the world and its staff.

Cons

Because the company is such a massive global entity, navigating the internal bureaucracy can sometimes be a challenge. Decisions may take longer to move through various layers of management, and certain legacy processes can feel a bit slow compared to a startup environment. Additionally, with so many business units and shifting priorities, it requires a lot of personal proactivity to stay visible and ensure you are aligned with the most high-impact projects.

3.0

Apr 1, 2026

Don’t count on retiring here

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, opportunities for growth, networking

Cons

Constant layoffs, reactive management styles instead of proactive.

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