Qualcomm employees working as Principal Software Engineering Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 58 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Principal Software Engineering Manager professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineering Manager at Qualcomm is $312,623 per year or $150 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $485,895 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $252,145 (25th percentile) and $396,367 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Principal Software Engineering Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Software Engineering Manager professionals typically earn between $121 and $191 per hour.
Principal Software Engineering Manager professionals typically earn between $21,012 and $33,031 monthly.