Below-Average Risk (35–42%)
Industry occupation-mix grade — shared by every Computer Communications Equipment employer tracked
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Workforce AI-exposure profile for Cisco Systems, Inc.: industry grade B (37.6/100), plus SEC headcount and BLS occupation mix.
Weighted average O*NET AI exposure score for this industry's occupation mix
Cisco Systems, Inc.'s workforce carries a grade B AI-risk profile (37.6% weighted exposure), 4.3 points below the 41.9% average across 1,965 tracked employers. That is broadly typical of the industries tracked here; it describes the industry, not this company's own staffing.
Where Cisco Systems, Inc. sits among tracked employers
Industry occupation-mix AI exposure across the 1,965 public employers tracked. The marker is Computer Communications Equipment's value, which every employer we track in that sector shares — it is not a measurement of Cisco Systems, Inc. specifically.
Where Cisco Systems, Inc.'s industry AI exposure sits
Industry occupation-mix AI exposure across tracked public employers
37.6% Lower than most lower than 60% of 1,965 employers
Employers, banded by industry AI-exposure mix
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Source O*NET / PlainWorkforce employer industry mix · 2026-05-15
AI Displacement Risk Analysis
Companies in Computer Communications Equipment sit below the typical industry AI-exposure band. Most roles still need dexterity, interpersonal skill, or on-site presence that current AI systems struggle with.
Industry exposure standing
Signature: 37.6/100 (grade B) · industry AI-exposure score (corpus extremity among disclosed peers)
As of May 2026, Cisco Systems, Inc. sits near the middle on both disclosed headcount and three-year change. Industry grade B (37.6/100) is shared by every tracked employer in Computer Communications Equipment. As of May 2026, Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has no XBRL headcount on file. Industry grade B (37.6/100) from Computer Communications Equipment is the primary measurable signal here.
SIC 3576 · NAICS 33 · 6 estimated roles; largest share Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic · sources SEC EDGAR · O*NET 30.0 · BLS industry-occupation distributions.
Estimated Workforce Occupation Mix (Industry Average)
Cisco Systems, Inc. does not publish its own occupation breakdown, so this reflects the typical occupation mix for other employers in Computer Communications Equipment (BLS industry-occupation employment distributions), not company-specific data. AI exposure scores from O*NET Database 30.0.
| Occupation | Est. Workforce Share | AI Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic SOC 51-9195 | | |
| Civil engineering technologists and technicians SOC 17-3022 | | |
| Security and fire alarm systems installers SOC 49-2098 | | |
| Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks SOC 43-5071 | | |
| Funeral home managers SOC 11-9171 | | |
| Gas compressor and gas pumping station operators SOC 53-7071 | | |
Methodology and scoring detail live on our how we score AI exposure page; occupation hubs sit under Browse all occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AI risk grade for Cisco Systems, Inc.'s industry?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) maps to Computer Communications Equipment with a mid-pack industry AI grade B (37.6/100). That score is identical for every tracked employer in the sector. Companies in Computer Communications Equipment sit below the typical industry AI-exposure band. Most roles still need dexterity, interpersonal skill, or on-site presence that current AI systems struggle with.
How is the AI risk score calculated?
The score uses the company's primary industry (SIC 3576: Computer Communications Equipment), mapped to BLS occupational employment shares. Each occupation gets an O*NET task-level AI exposure weight; the industry mix is the weighted average. 0 = no exposure; 100 = maximum.
Which occupations at Cisco Systems, Inc. face the most AI risk?
Largest estimated shares in the Computer Communications Equipment mix: Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic (34% AI exposure); Civil engineering technologists and technicians (39% AI exposure); Security and fire alarm systems installers (26% AI exposure). Treat these as industry-typical roles, not Cisco Systems, Inc.'s published org chart.
How many employees does Cisco Systems, Inc. have?
Cisco Systems, Inc. does not disclose employee count in recent XBRL filings. Check the latest 10-K or annual report for a current figure.
Has Cisco Systems, Inc. had layoffs?
WARN Act layoff notices for Cisco Systems, Inc. are published by state labor agencies and the U.S. Department of Labor when a covered mass layoff hits the 100-worker threshold. Many quieter workforce changes never appear in WARN.
What industry is Cisco Systems, Inc. in?
Cisco Systems, Inc. is classified under SIC 3576 (Computer Communications Equipment), mapping to NAICS sector 33. That classification selects the BLS occupation mix behind the AI exposure grade.
What to do with this
Use Cisco Systems, Inc.'s risk profile above to plan next steps, not just react to the grade.
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AI risk scores are estimates based on industry-level occupation distributions and may not reflect individual employer hiring practices; this is not financial advice.
AI risk scores are estimates based on industry-level occupation distributions and may not reflect individual employer hiring practices. Data sources: SEC EDGAR (company SIC codes) · O*NET Database 30.0 (AI exposure scores) · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034. This is not financial advice.