Investment Options
The Cisco 401(k) offers a traditional mutual fund lineup and Fidelity BrokerageLink. Fidelity BrokerageLink provides thousands of investment options, allowing you to have your Cisco 401(k) account professionally managed.
Professionally managed accounts can generate 3% to 4% higher returns per year.
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2025 Contribution Limits
| Under age 50 | $23,500 |
| Ages 50-59 or 64+ | $31,000 [$23,500 + $7,500 catch-up] |
| Ages 60-63 | $34,750 [$23,500 + $11,250 catch-up] |
Pre-tax Contributions and Pre-Tax Catch-up Contributions
With pre-tax contributions and pre-tax catch-up contributions, you defer income taxes until you withdraw the assets.
Roth Contributions and Roth Catch-up Contributions
With Roth contributions and Roth catch-up contributions, you pay taxes on the contributions but withdrawals are tax-free.
Cisco Match
Cisco matches 100% on your first 4.5% of your contributions, subject to an income limit of $350,000 in 2025. The maximum match is $15,750 in 2025. You must contribute 4.5% to receive your full match.
Cisco matches vest immediately.
Cisco Match Examples
Employee Contributes 2% of Salary
Based on a $350,000 salary, you contribute 2% of your salary or $7,000. Cisco will match your contribution with 2% of your salary or $7,000.
Employee Contributes 4.5% of Salary
Based on a $350,000 salary, you contribute 4.5% of your salary or $15,750. Cisco will match your contribution with 4.5% of your salary or $15,750.
Mega Backdoor Roth
In addition to your pre-tax and Roth contributions and the Cisco match, you can utilize a Mega Backdoor Roth. You can contribute after-tax to your 401(k) up to the limit of all employee and employer contributions, then convert those after-tax contributions to a Roth IRA or Roth 401(k).
2025 Contribution Limits for All Employee and Employer Contributions
| Under age 50 | $70,000 |
| Ages 50-59 or 64+ | $77,500 |
| Ages 60-63 | $81,250 |
Mega Backdoor Roth Examples
Employee Under the Age of 50
Based on a $350,000 salary, you can generate $70,000 in 401(k) contributions. In addition to your pre-tax or Roth contributions and your Cisco match, you can contribute $30,750 after taxes.
| Your pre-tax or Roth contributions | $23,500 |
| Cisco match | $15,750 |
| Your Mega Backdoor Roth contributions | $30,750 |
| Total | $70,000 |
Employee Age 50-59 or 64+
Based on a $350,000 salary, you can generate $77,500 in 401(k) contributions. In addition to your pre-tax or Roth contributions and your Cisco match, you can contribute $30,750 after taxes.
| Your pre-tax or Roth contributions | $23,500 |
| Your pre-tax or Roth catch-up contributions | $7,500 |
| Cisco match | $15,750 |
| Your Mega Backdoor Roth contributions | $30,750 |
| Total | $77,500 |
Employee Age 60-63
Based on a $350,000 salary, you can generate $81,250 in 401(k) contributions. In addition to your pre-tax or Roth contributions and your Cisco match, you can contribute $30,750 after taxes.
| Your pre-tax or Roth contributions | $23,500 |
| Your pre-tax or Roth catch-up contributions | $11,250 |
| Cisco match | $15,750 |
| Your Mega Backdoor Roth contributions | $30,750 |
| Total | $81,250 |
Have Your Cisco 401(k) Account Professionally Managed
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