Qualcomm employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 11% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer (SDE) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,042 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,371 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) at Qualcomm is $170,252 per year or $82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $246,507 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $142,063 (25th percentile) and $207,387 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals typically earn between $68 and $100 per hour.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals typically earn between $11,839 and $17,282 monthly.
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