Qualcomm employees working as Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is in line with the average of Design Engineer professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,480 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,359 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Design Engineer at Qualcomm is $122,456 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $193,448 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $96,971 (25th percentile) and $156,263 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 26 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $47 and $75 per hour.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,081 and $13,022 monthly.
