Qualcomm employees working as Staff Modem Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is in line with the average of Staff Modem Engineer professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Staff Modem Engineer 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 Modem Engineer at Qualcomm is $150,980 per year or $73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $247,376 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $117,306 (25th percentile) and $196,537 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2,407 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Staff Modem Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Staff Modem Engineer professionals typically earn between $56 and $94 per hour.
Staff Modem Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,775 and $16,378 monthly.
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