Qualcomm employees working as Kernel Software Developer (Engineer) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.2 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Kernel Software Developer (Engineer) professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Kernel Software Developer (Engineer) at Qualcomm is ₹1,228,318 per year or ₹591 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly ₹1,281,325 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between ₹1,175,311 (25th percentile) and ₹1,281,325 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Kernel Software Developer (Engineer) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.