Salary Guide · India 2026
Qualcomm India (Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai) is a cornerstone of India's semiconductor ecosystem, working on Snapdragon SoC software, modem firmware, 5G chipsets, and AI processing for mobile and IoT devices. Salary ranges below are sourced primarily from AmbitionBox, with Glassdoor as a secondary cross-check, and reflect total CTC (base + variable + equity) at the 25th–90th percentile of reported offers in India.
Software Engineer · Lead / 10–12 yrs
₹47.2L – ₹87.7Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 25 roles at Qualcomm India, from Software Engineer to UX Designer — see all below.
Working at Qualcomm India
~18,000 employees in India. Hyderabad is Qualcomm's largest India hub. India is the second-largest engineering site globally after San Diego.
What the interview actually tests
QCOM RSU vests quarterly after 1-year cliff. Interview: very technical: expect depth in C++, embedded systems, or Android BSP. Modem interviews go into L2/L3 protocol stacks (RRC, NAS, MAC/PHY layer). Test-focused candidates may be asked about RF testing or QXDM tools.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Software Engineers at Qualcomm India India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹16L – ₹25L | RSU₹2L – ₹5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹25L – ₹38L | RSU₹5L – ₹12L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹31.3L – ₹56.5L | RSU₹10L – ₹22L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹47.2L – ₹87.7L | RSU₹4.5L – ₹12.2L/yr |
Role
Total CTC ranges for Embedded Engineers at Qualcomm India India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16.1L – ₹19.2L | RSU |
AB scrape: Embedded Software Engineer (n=93); n=93; equity split estimated.
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Qualcomm India's pay bands for Engineering Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.9L – ₹41.9L | RSU |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹38.9L – ₹43L | RSU |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹38.5L – ₹45.5L | RSU |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Lead Engineer 3-6y (n=93); n=93; equity split estimated.
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Qualcomm India's pay bands for Program Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹31.1L | RSU₹1.9L – ₹4.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹33.8L – ₹64.2L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹60.8L – ₹118.2L | RSU₹5.7L – ₹16.6L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹128.2L – ₹232.8L | RSU₹12.3L – ₹32.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
What QA Engineers actually earn at Qualcomm India in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.8L – ₹12.8L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.1L – ₹13.8L | RSU |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹21.6L – ₹41.2L | RSU₹0.6L – ₹1.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
What AI Engineers actually earn at Qualcomm India in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Qualcomm India's pay bands for Backend Developers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.5L – ₹25.6L | RSU₹1.3L – ₹3.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹24.3L – ₹45.9L | RSU₹2.3L – ₹6.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹47.2L – ₹87.7L | RSU₹4.5L – ₹12.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Qualcomm India's pay bands for Business Analysts in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.1L – ₹16.2L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16.2L – ₹29.7L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹1.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹27L – ₹50.6L | RSU₹1.1L – ₹3.1L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Cloud Engineers at Qualcomm India India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Customer Success Managers at Qualcomm India India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.1L – ₹11.1L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹20.2L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹35.1L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.7L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Cybersecuritys at Qualcomm India India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Data Analysts at Qualcomm India India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
What Data Engineers actually earn at Qualcomm India in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
What Data Scientists actually earn at Qualcomm India in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
What Design Engineers actually earn at Qualcomm India in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.1L – ₹11.1L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹20.2L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹35.1L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.7L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Qualcomm India's pay bands for DevOps / SREs in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Qualcomm India's pay bands for Finance Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.1L – ₹16.2L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16.2L – ₹32.4L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹29.7L – ₹58.8L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
What Frontend Developers actually earn at Qualcomm India in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.5L – ₹25.6L | RSU₹1.3L – ₹3.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹24.3L – ₹45.9L | RSU₹2.3L – ₹6.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹47.2L – ₹87.7L | RSU₹4.5L – ₹12.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
What HR Managers actually earn at Qualcomm India in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.5L – ₹25.6L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹24.3L – ₹45.9L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹1.8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
What Marketing Managers actually earn at Qualcomm India in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.1L – ₹14.9L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16.2L – ₹32.4L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹29.7L – ₹63.5L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.5L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Qualcomm India's pay bands for ML Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
What Operations Managers actually earn at Qualcomm India in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹33L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹67.5L – ₹135L | RSU₹8.1L – ₹24.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
What Product Managers actually earn at Qualcomm India in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹31.1L | RSU₹1.9L – ₹4.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹33.8L – ₹64.2L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹60.8L – ₹118.2L | RSU₹5.7L – ₹16.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Qualcomm India's pay bands for Sales / Account Executives in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.8L – ₹12.8L | RSU |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹22.3L | RSU |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹20.2L – ₹40.5L | RSU |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Total CTC ranges for UX Designers at Qualcomm India India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹21.6L | RSU₹0.9L – ₹2.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹21.6L – ₹41.2L | RSU₹1.8L – ₹4.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹37.8L – ₹72.9L | RSU₹3L – ₹8.8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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