Qualcomm employees working as Staff Software Applications Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Staff Software Applications Engineer professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Staff Software Applications Engineer at Qualcomm is $201,119 per year or $97 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $300,554 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $164,553 (25th percentile) and $249,192 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5,135 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Staff Software Applications Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Staff Software Applications Engineer professionals typically earn between $79 and $120 per hour.
Staff Software Applications Engineer professionals typically earn between $13,713 and $20,766 monthly.