Qualcomm employees working as CPU Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 60% lower than the average of CPU Engineer professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a CPU Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,845 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,587 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a CPU Engineer at Qualcomm is $159,032 per year or $76 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $268,997 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $121,339 (25th percentile) and $210,460 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 672 salaries submitted by Qualcomm CPU Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
CPU Engineer professionals typically earn between $58 and $101 per hour.
CPU Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,112 and $17,538 monthly.
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Engineer II with an estimated total pay of $138K - $185K/yr
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