Qualcomm employees working as Modem Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 30 ratings. This is 27% higher than the average of Modem Systems Engineer professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Modem Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,862 per year (estimate) and goes up to $319,765 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Modem Systems Engineer at Qualcomm is $136,047 per year or $65 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $194,171 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $113,915 (25th percentile) and $164,349 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Modem Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Modem Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $55 and $79 per hour.
Modem Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,493 and $13,696 monthly.