The salary trajectory of a GPU Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,087 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,450 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a GPU Software Engineer at Qualcomm is $172,954 per year or $83 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $271,061 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $137,841 (25th percentile) and $219,910 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 815 salaries submitted by Qualcomm GPU Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
GPU Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $66 and $106 per hour.
GPU Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,487 and $18,326 monthly.
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