Qualcomm Hyderabad / Secunderabad Staff Engineer Salaries by 100+ Employees (Updated 2025)

8 - 17 years exp.

₹21.6 Lakhs - ₹74.9 Lakhs

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53% more than the average Staff Engineer Salary in Semiconductors Companies for 8 - 17 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA Staff Engineer Salary 8 - 17 years exp. (96 salaries)	₹21.6 L/yr - ₹74.8 L/yr
Research & Development Staff Engineer Salary 8 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹38 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Staff Engineer Salary 8 - 16 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹52.3 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr
IT & Information Security Staff Engineer Salary 13 - 14 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹47.4 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr
Project & Program Management Staff Engineer Salary 11 - 13 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.5 L/yr - ₹48.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 1 Apr 2025

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Qualcomm Staff Engineer Salary

8 - 17 years exp. (131 salaries)

₹21.6 L/yr - ₹74.9 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Micron Technology Staff Engineer Salary 7 - 12 years exp. (22 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr 21% less	3 job openings
Synopsys Staff Engineer Salary 5 - 10 years exp. (20 salaries)	₹22 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr 33% less	18 job openings
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Micron Semiconductor Staff Engineer Salary 8 - 17 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr 27% less
Advanced Micro Devices Staff Engineer Salary 8 - 18 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹40 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr 13% less
Renesas Electronics India Staff Engineer Salary 8 - 13 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹40 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr 9% less

Staff Engineer salary at Qualcomm ranges between ₹21.6 Lakhs to ₹74.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 17 years. Salary estimates are based on 131 latest salaries received from various employees of Qualcomm.

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Experience wise Qualcomm Staff Engineer salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Last Updated: 1 Apr 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
8 years (9 salaries)	₹35 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr
9 years (12 salaries)	₹21.6 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr
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10 years (18 salaries)	₹34 L/yr - ₹87.4 L/yr
11 years (20 salaries)	₹24.5 L/yr - ₹77 L/yr
12 years (19 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹75 L/yr
13 years (16 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr
14 years (15 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr
15+ years (22 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr

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Top skills at Qualcomm for Staff Engineer

Python Computer science Staffing C++ Simulation SOC Analog Perl RF Debugging Packaging ESIC Python C++ Hardware Design

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Rated by 15 employees for salary & benefits

Staff Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 17 Aug 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good pay Opportunity to work on Latest technology Good facilities

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

More of management mindset than engineering curiosity. Hectic, mainly due to unnecessary meetings. Trend of running lean on resources.

Work satisfaction - Poor

+2 more

Staff Engineer in Qualcomm Hyderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Oct 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good Salary, hikes and benefits. Career Growth.

Salary - Excellent

+6 more

Dislikes

...and individual expectations are high that needs to be satisfied as per the Role.Ofcourse salary and benefits are very good and so the expectations are also high.

Senior Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 05 Mar 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary and other benefits very good. They gave good amount of hikes and shares to employees

Salary - Excellent

+2 more

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Work life balance is very bad. Very high toxic environment created with high micro managent. Not good gor fresher's as the people here don't help each other in work as the feel like the other person is competitor to each other

Company culture - Poor

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Senior Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Other Department

3.0

• posted on 29 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Working on Technical things, non-technical is very less.

Dislikes

...in, not much scope for wider growth 4. Upper management sounds non-technical 5. Pay is average and not as per experience 6. Groupism and favoritism across team 7. No clear direction for promo 8. No appreciation

Job security - Poor

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Lead Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 14 Jun 2024

4.0

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Good salaries Manageable work life balance (depends on the team though) Great job security (in Qualcomm India) Good culture Meals and cabs available Quite a big gym in the campus

Salary - Good

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...and QC doesn't easily let go of any employee. So, some people are enjoying Govt. job like job satisfaction with much better pay. HR needs to do a much better job in bringing the right talent to the hiring managers and also, in organising employee engagement activities.

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What is the salary of Staff Engineer at Qualcomm in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The average salary of a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹21.6 Lakhs to ₹74.9 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 17 years).

The top 10% of Staff Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad at Qualcomm earn more than ₹65.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹80.6 Lakhs per year. Staff Engineer Salaries at Qualcomm can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 100+ Qualcomm employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The estimated take-home salary of a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹2,89,173 to ₹3,00,811 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹21.6 Lakhs to ₹74.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 8 years to 17 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 100+ salaries received from various employees of Qualcomm. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

To be a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm in Hyderabad / Secunderabad, the key skills required include:

- Python
- Computer science
- Staffing
- C++
- Simulation

These skills are highly valued at Qualcomm and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

What is the salary of a Staff Engineer in companies similar to Qualcomm in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The salary of a Staff Engineer at companies similar to Qualcomm in Hyderabad / Secunderabad varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Renesas Electronics India	₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year
Advanced Micro Devices	₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹53.0 Lakhs per year
Micron Technology	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
Micron Semiconductor	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year
Synopsys	₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹43.0 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The salary growth for a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm in Hyderabad / Secunderabad depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Staff Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad can expect the following growth trajectory at Qualcomm:

Experience	Average Salary Range
8 years	₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹21.6 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹34.0 Lakhs to ₹87.4 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹24.5 Lakhs to ₹77.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Qualcomm Staff Engineer salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹21.6 Lakhs to ₹74.9 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 131 Qualcomm latest salaries received from various employees of Qualcomm.