Qualcomm employees working as Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 38 ratings. This is 16% lower than the average of Systems Engineer professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,827 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,472 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Systems Engineer at Qualcomm is $151,827 per year or $73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $227,491 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $123,850 (25th percentile) and $188,330 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $60 and $91 per hour.
Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,321 and $15,694 monthly.
