Qualcomm employees working as Staff Software Engineer/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 Staff Software Engineer/Manager professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Staff Software Engineer/Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,671 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,358 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Staff Software Engineer/Manager at Qualcomm is $271,857 per year or $131 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $439,065 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $214,216 (25th percentile) and $351,961 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 232 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Staff Software Engineer/Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Staff Software Engineer/Manager professionals typically earn between $103 and $169 per hour.
Staff Software Engineer/Manager professionals typically earn between $17,851 and $29,330 monthly.