Qualcomm employees working as Modem Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 29 ratings. This is 29% higher than the average of Modem Engineer professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Modem Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $70,066 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,608 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Modem Engineer at Qualcomm is $148,104 per year or $71 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $231,553 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $118,105 (25th percentile) and $188,024 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2,350 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Modem Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Modem Engineer professionals typically earn between $57 and $90 per hour.
Modem Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,842 and $15,669 monthly.