Qualcomm employees working as Staff IT Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 322 ratings. This is 21% lower than the average of Staff IT Software Developer professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Staff IT Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Staff IT Software Developer at Qualcomm is $146,766 per year or $71 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $215,596 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $120,989 (25th percentile) and $180,097 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 912 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Staff IT Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Staff IT Software Developer professionals typically earn between $58 and $87 per hour.
Staff IT Software Developer professionals typically earn between $10,082 and $15,008 monthly.