Qualcomm employees working as Hardware Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 44 ratings. This is 24% lower than the average of Hardware Systems Engineer professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Hardware Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,763 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,357 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Hardware Systems Engineer at Qualcomm is $152,898 per year or $74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $231,901 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $123,898 (25th percentile) and $190,915 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 228 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Hardware Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Hardware Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $60 and $92 per hour.
Hardware Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,325 and $15,910 monthly.