Qualcomm Electronics Engineer salary
Based on 1,712 H-1B filings by Qualcomm, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Hardware Engineer, Hardware Engineer Electronics
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $119,434 |
| 25th | $119,434 |
| 50th (median) | $143,187 |
| 75th | $166,941 |
| 90th | $186,472 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $118,200 | $108,971 | $140,400 | 710 |
| FY2021 | $125,400 | $108,930 | $147,725 | 1,240 |
| FY2022 | $124,176 | $105,600 | $143,600 | 1,609 |
| FY2023 | $126,464 | $108,000 | $151,902 | 1,804 |
| FY2024 | $126,984 | $112,882 | $151,000 | 1,130 |
| FY2025 | $140,858 | $119,434 | $156,853 | 1,214 |
| FY2026 | $154,000 | $128,898 | $179,000 | 498 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 1,381). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 5 |
| Level II · Qualified | $122,500 | 828 |
| Level III · Experienced | $152,506 | 424 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $182,500 | 329 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a electronics engineer make at Qualcomm?
In H-1B filings, Qualcomm's median base salary for Electronics Engineer is $143,187; half of filings fall between $119,434 and $166,941. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Qualcomm sponsor H-1B visas for electronics engineers?
Yes. Qualcomm filed 1,712 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 17-2072 (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer), so this page covers every job title Qualcomm filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology