Broadcom employees working as Staff I Software Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is in line with the average of Staff I Software Design Engineer professionals at Broadcom worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Staff I Software Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,573 per year (estimate) and goes up to $476,959 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Staff I Software Design Engineer at Broadcom is $188,111 per year or $90 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $286,280 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $152,308 (25th percentile) and $235,375 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by Broadcom Staff I Software Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Staff I Software Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $73 and $113 per hour.
Staff I Software Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,692 and $19,615 monthly.