Qualcomm employees working as Software Enginner in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 322 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Enginner professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Enginner ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,766 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,560 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Enginner at Qualcomm is $155,707 per year or $75 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $257,332 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $120,614 (25th percentile) and $203,785 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Software Enginner professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Enginner professionals typically earn between $58 and $98 per hour.
Software Enginner professionals typically earn between $10,051 and $16,982 monthly.
