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?

81% 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 (3678) , Senior Software Engineer (1004) , Program Manager (621) , Project Manager (607) , Account Manager (596) , Network Consulting Engineer (497) , Systems Engineer (464) , Network Engineer (449) , Technical Consulting Engineer (420) , Business Analyst (412) , Technical Leader (352) , Product Manager (328) , Senior Manager (328) , Technical Lead (326) , Director (325)

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 2847 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 2127 reviews)); "work culture is good and balanced" ((in 1234 reviews)); "Bonus pay is good and most often it is more than the 100% of the target bonus" ((in 1118 reviews))

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

"Frequent restructuring and layoffs specifically targeting ageism" ((in 1946 reviews)); "Poor management (both middle and top)" ((in 896 reviews)); "Bad Managers were promoted." ((in 646 reviews)); "Too much politics; people don't work for the common goal but to justify their existence" ((in 204 reviews)); "Lack of clarity from senior management on direction of business" ((in 151 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.

Cisco reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(33,676 total reviews)

Chuck Robbins

78% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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Cisco has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 33,676 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 Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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34K reviews

3.0

Apr 25, 2010

Senior Software Engineer as Contractor

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cutting edge technology if you are in the core router/switching business Very stable company Flexible working hours Remote working is encouraged

Cons

No growth for contractors Stock options not very good A lot of bureaucracy and politics Huge silos in every technology. Wasteful

2.0

Apr 24, 2010

Just another big company - if you like drinking the kool-aid this is the place for you

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great reputation in the industry. Really smart people who are passionate about what they do. Very dedicated sales force in certain countries.

Cons

Everything has gone virtual, which has isolated many employees who have not met their colleagues in a long time. Telepresence and WebEx are great but people need human interaction. And with the budget cuts, employee morale is at an all time low. They need to bring back the annual sales conference in person, even if it is regional. As long as the company wins awards, the focus is on activity. There are so many people who are only focused on ticking the boxes and not focusing on creativity and innovation. While the PowerPoint states "teamwork and collaboration," the reality is total top down management with command and control management. Leaders are not rotated; they are recycled. There is a need for fresh blood. On some days it's like high school with inner circles and popular crowds. They talk about diversity but take a look at the reality of it, beyond the awards.

4.0

Apr 24, 2010

Respect for engineers

It engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive and innovation-driven culture Take care of employees

Cons

A bit nerdy, career paths are somewhat limited based on educational background

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