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Cisco Hardware Engineer Salaries

Hardware Engineer compensation in United States at Cisco ranges from $112K per year for Grade 4 to $302K per year for Grade 12. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $186K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Cisco's total compensation packages. Last updated: 4/8/2025

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Level Name
Total
Base
Stock
Bonus
Grade 4
$112K
$105K
$2.1K
$4.7K
Grade 6
$146K
$129K
$7.9K
$9.1K
Grade 8
$166K
$141K
$15.7K
$9.5K
Grade 10
$208K
$168K
$26.9K
$13.3K
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Vesting Schedule

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At Cisco, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-year (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-year (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-year (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-year (6.25% quarterly)



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Hardware Engineer at Cisco in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $315,000. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Cisco for the Hardware Engineer role in United States is $174,000.

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