Cisco Systems CSCO
CEO: Chuck Robbins · Networking · 84,900 employees
Compensation Breakdown
Compensation History
| Year | Salary | Bonus | Stock Awards | Options | Non-Equity | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $921K | $100K | $25.6M | $10.5M | $8.1M | $121K | $45.4M |
| 2024 | $902K | — | $20.8M | $4.0M | $7.1M | $12K | $32.8M |
| 2023 | $884K | — | $25.3M | $5.3M | $11.0M | $28K | $42.5M |
| 2022 | $865K | — | $32.7M | $10.5M | $9.2M | $127K | $53.4M |
All compensation data is sourced from SEC DEF 14A proxy filings submitted to EDGAR. The Economic Policy Institute's CEO pay analysis provides additional context on executive compensation trends across industries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chuck Robbins, CEO of Cisco Systems (CSCO), earns $45.4M in total compensation. This includes base salary, stock awards, option awards, and other incentives as reported in the company's most recent DEF 14A proxy statement.
Cisco Systems has a Pay-for-Performance Score of C (57/100). The company's 3-year total shareholder return is -21.9%, and the say-on-pay shareholder vote passed with 84.6% approval.
The CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio at Cisco Systems is 516:1. The median worker at Cisco Systems earns $88K per year, while CEO Chuck Robbins earns $45.4M in total compensation.
Cisco Systems employs approximately 84,900 people. The company operates in the Networking industry within the Technology sector, generating $53.8B in annual revenue.