Last Updated Apr 2026
San Diego, CA
141 employees
Est. 2011
qualcomm.com
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. H1B Salaries
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2026)
$100k
$160k
$220k+
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 3,740 | $70,325 | $111,654 | $141,378 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 3,376 | $78,166 | $120,578 | $172,931 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 3,260 | $93,912 | $145,725 | $167,149 |
| Senior Systems Engineer | 2,510 | $93,815 | $111,138 | $156,853 |
| Hardware Engineer | 2,486 | $71,900 | $96,970 | $128,588 |
| Senior Hardware Engineer | 2,060 | $90,542 | $108,805 | $129,300 |
| Staff Hardware Engineer | 1,967 | $93,371 | $127,795 | $186,472 |
| Staff Systems Engineer | 1,923 | $113,485 | $141,669 | $186,472 |
| Senior Staff Software Engineer | 1,763 | $132,500 | $171,080 | $264,514 |
| Systems Test Engineer | 1,667 | $80,350 | $100,725 | $117,075 |
| Senior Asics Engineer | 1,607 | $97,000 | $126,464 | $156,853 |
| Systems Engineer | 1,409 | $80,350 | $100,281 | $136,532 |
| Senior Systems Test Engineer | 1,372 | $95,118 | $119,101 | $141,378 |
| Asics Engineer | 1,217 | $88,593 | $106,558 | $143,471 |
| Staff Systems Test Engineer | 1,168 | $105,400 | $136,500 | $167,149 |
| Staff Asics Engineer | 1,160 | $114,275 | $141,669 | $186,472 |
| Senior Staff Systems Engineer | 1,123 | $132,500 | $167,835 | $216,091 |
| Senior Staff Asics Engineer | 1,060 | $134,900 | $166,026 | $216,091 |
| Software/Systems Test Engineer | 1,045 | $62,171 | $99,154 | $125,050 |
| Staff Software Applications Engineer | 819 | $117,021 | $148,809 | $181,272 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, California | 17,688 | $83,616 | $122,932 | $224,848 |
| Santa Clara, California | 15,140 | $94,660 | $141,378 | $321,095 |
| San Diego, California | 12,110 | $80,350 | $113,485 | $226,158 |
| Tempe, Arizona | 2,143 | $74,500 | $106,558 | $185,500 |
| Auburn Hills, Michigan | 1,465 | $62,171 | $93,912 | $126,000 |
| Irvine, California | 580 | $71,900 | $119,000 | $166,000 |
| Austin, Texas | 302 | $108,638 | $115,600 | $131,352 |
| Bridgewater, New Jersey | 202 | $115,253 | $149,063 | $152,027 |
| San Deigo, California | 100 | $114,275 | $114,275 | $114,275 |
| Denver, Colorado | 100 | $194,355 | $194,355 | $194,355 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. pays a median H-1B salary of $126,984 for sponsored positions, with an average of $131,833. The average prevailing wage across Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.'s filings is $129,876. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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