Qualcomm employees working as Modem Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 27 ratings. This is 29% higher than the average of Modem Software Engineer professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Modem Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,072 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,424 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Modem Software Engineer at Qualcomm is $164,647 per year or $79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $238,633 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $137,286 (25th percentile) and $200,668 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1,745 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Modem Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Modem Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $66 and $96 per hour.
Modem Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,440 and $16,722 monthly.