Qualcomm employees working as Modem Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 27 ratings. This is 29% higher than the average of Modem Software Engineer professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Modem Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $149,967 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,246 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Modem Software Engineer at Qualcomm is $164,559 per year or $79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $238,531 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $137,204 (25th percentile) and $200,572 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1,745 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Modem Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Modem Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $66 and $96 per hour.
Modem Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,434 and $16,714 monthly.