Qualcomm employees working as Principal Software Engineer/Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 56 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Principal Software Engineer/Manager professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Engineer/Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,818 per year (estimate) and goes up to $473,874 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer/Manager at Qualcomm is $298,450 per year or $143 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $467,917 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $240,068 (25th percentile) and $380,385 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 857 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Principal Software Engineer/Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Principal Software Engineer/Manager professionals typically earn between $115 and $183 per hour.
Principal Software Engineer/Manager professionals typically earn between $20,006 and $31,699 monthly.