Cisco Systems IT Manager salary
Based on 36 H-1B filings by Cisco Systems, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Engineering Manager, Technical Program Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $203,220 |
| 25th | $233,920 |
| 50th (median) | $256,214 |
| 75th | $271,484 |
| 90th | $286,803 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $169,603 | $160,701 | $170,630 | 59 |
| FY2021 | $188,950 | $166,892 | $216,320 | 36 |
| FY2022 | $205,256 | $179,552 | $212,472 | 38 |
| FY2023 | $202,499 | $173,532 | $218,980 | 26 |
| FY2024 | $213,322 | $164,846 | $217,576 | 16 |
| FY2025 | $256,972 | $246,557 | $271,484 | 16 |
| FY2026 | $252,192 | $232,662 | $265,724 | 20 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 24). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 1 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 6 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $262,800 | 10 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a it manager make at Cisco Systems?
In H-1B filings, Cisco Systems, Inc.'s median base salary for IT Manager is $256,214; half of filings fall between $233,920 and $271,484. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Cisco Systems sponsor H-1B visas for it managers?
Yes. Cisco Systems, Inc. filed 36 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 11-3021 (Computer and Information Systems Managers), so this page covers every job title Cisco Systems filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology