Qualcomm employees working as Software Engineer Staff Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 411 ratings. This is 18% lower than the average of Software Engineer Staff Manager professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer Staff Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,711 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,517 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer Staff Manager at Qualcomm is $209,565 per year or $101 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $320,397 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $169,821 (25th percentile) and $263,070 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 232 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Software Engineer Staff Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer Staff Manager professionals typically earn between $82 and $126 per hour.
Software Engineer Staff Manager professionals typically earn between $14,152 and $21,922 monthly.