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Salary Details for a Senior Software Engineer at Qualcomm

Updated May 27, 2023

Total Pay Estimate & Range

Total Pay Range
$147K - $225K/yr
Base Pay
$116K - $167K/yr
Additional Pay
$31K - $58K/yr

$181K

/yr
$147K$225K
Most Likely Range
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The estimated total pay for a Senior Software Engineer at Qualcomm is $180,757 per year. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated base pay is $139,177 per year. The estimated additional pay is $41,580 per year. Additional pay could include bonus, stock, commission, profit sharing or tips. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $147K-$225K/yr?

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Total Pay Breakdown

$180,757

Total Pay

Pay TypePay EstimateMost Likely Range% of Total Pay
Base Pay
$139,177/yr$116K - $167K77%
Bonus
$16,277/yr$12K - $23K9%
Stock
$25,304/yr$19K - $35K14%

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Qualcomm Salary FAQs

The average salary for a Senior Software Engineer is $121,610 per year in United States, which is 32% lower than the average Qualcomm salary of $180,757 per year for this job.

The salary trajectory of a Senior Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $82,587 per year and goes up to $184,495 per year for the highest level of seniority.

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