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 (3680) , 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 2876 reviews)); "Worked for Cisco for over 10 years the best I can say Benefits are good." ((in 2679 reviews)); "Also great for people with families as lot work in hybrid settings or from home." ((in 2134 reviews)); "work culture is good and balanced" ((in 1233 reviews)); "Bonus pay is good and most often it is more than the 100% of the target bonus" ((in 1093 reviews))

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

"Frequent layoffs and yearly hikes were low" ((in 1936 reviews)); "Poor management (both middle and top)" ((in 897 reviews)); "Bad Managers were promoted." ((in 639 reviews)); "Too much politics; people don't work for the common goal but to justify their existence" ((in 203 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.

Cisco reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(33,680 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 33,680 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

Oct 3, 2024

good work life balance but always worried about getting laid off

Ux researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

work life balance is usually great. (we'll see after a 10% redux in headcount this year though), good benefits, empathetic management.

Cons

feels like nothing gets done with the research sometimes. as a company not very innovative in the field. pay below average. and LAYOFFS. I've been here just over a year and there have been 3 rounds of mass layoffs, disproportionately impacting junior people with senior people expected to absorb all that work. Layoffs always announced in stressful ways too-- most recently it was leaked to the press and then we were told by leadership "oops yeah that's true, you'll find out if you are laid off on [date in six weeks]".

3.0

Sep 30, 2024

Flexible Work Environment

Technical leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

One of the most significant advantages of working at Cisco is the flexibility it offers. Whether you prefer to work from your home office, a co-working space, or even a beachside café, the company empowers you to choose your optimal working environment. This level of flexibility not only fosters creativity and productivity but also allows employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Cons

One of the most pressing issues at Cisco is the frequent layoffs. While I understand that businesses must adapt to market conditions and make difficult decisions, the regularity of these firings has left many employees feeling anxious about their positions. This climate of uncertainty not only impacts individual performance but also hinders team cohesion and trust.

3.0

Sep 19, 2024

Ok if you can go with endless layoff cycle

Customer success program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ok if you can go with endless layoff cycle

Cons

multiple layoff in a same year for years now make it impossible to work in a productive team.

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