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Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. Staff Software Engineer H-1B Salary

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. pays a median H-1B base salary of $147,534 for Staff Software Engineer, across 128 certified LCAs.

Median wage

$147,534

Average wage

$147,392

Range

$139,090–$163,161

25th–90th pct

Certified LCAs

128

Salary distribution

Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.

25th
Median
75th
90th
Lowest
$92,300
25th
$139,090
Median
$147,534
Average
$147,392
90th
$163,161
Highest
$167,149

Based on 128 certified base wages, annualized.

Filings by year

15
FY20
29
FY21
35
FY22
18
FY23
13
FY24
15
FY25
3
FY26

Top locations for this role

LocationLCAsMedian
Santa Clara, CA46$160,569
San Jose, CA32$147,534
San Diego, CA25$120,224
Fremont, CA6$151,362
Milpitas, CA3$145,725
Cupertino, CA3$145,725
Auburn Hills, MI3$117,600
Mountain House, CA2$135,550