Qualcomm employees working as Senior Software Applications Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Senior Software Applications Engineer professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Software Applications Engineer at Qualcomm is $189,041 per year or $91 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $272,132 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $157,876 (25th percentile) and $229,491 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3,950 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Senior Software Applications Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Senior Software Applications Engineer professionals typically earn between $76 and $110 per hour.
Senior Software Applications Engineer professionals typically earn between $13,156 and $19,124 monthly.