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Graphics Software Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 22 open job postings for Graphics Software Engineer roles at 5 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Pay distribution

Graphics Software Engineer: postings by posted pay22 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 10 bands from $130K to $230K. Median $185K; middle half $155K–$185K.Median $185K$130K$230K

Postings per pay band: $130K–$140K: 5; $140K–$150K: 0; $150K–$160K: 5; $160K–$170K: 0; $170K–$180K: 0; $180K–$190K: 7; $190K–$200K: 2; $200K–$210K: 0; $210K–$220K: 0; $220K–$230K: 3.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$198K median, $133K–$198K typical, 3 postingsMid level: middle half $133K–$198K, median $198K
  2. Senior$155K median, $139K–$155K typical, 9 postingsSenior: middle half $139K–$155K, median $155K
  3. Staff$185K median, $185K–$223K typical, 10 postingsStaff: middle half $185K–$223K, median $185K

Companies hiring

  1. Qualcomm$185K median, $155K–$185K typical, 11 postingsQualcomm: middle half $155K–$185K, median $185K
  2. Qualcomm Technologies2 postings, too few to show pay
  3. Artech1 posting, too few to show pay
  4. Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory1 posting, too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Qualcomm · $185K median, 11 postings

By location

  1. United States$185K median, $155K–$185K typical, 22 postingsUnited States: middle half $155K–$185K, median $185K
  2. California$185K median, $155K–$223K typical, 9 postingsCalifornia: middle half $155K–$223K, median $185K
  3. San Diego, CA$185K median, $155K–$223K typical, 9 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $155K–$223K, median $185K
  4. Colorado$139K median, $139K–$139K typical, 4 postingsColorado: middle half $139K–$139K, median $139K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $155K median, $155K–$185K typical, from 17 postings.

Newest Graphics Software Engineer postings

  1. Graphics Software Engineer, Senior StaffSan Diego, CA · $178K–$267K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Graphics Software Engineer, Senior StaffQualcomm · San Diego, CA · $178K–$267K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Graphics Software Engineer, Senior StaffQualcomm · San Diego, CA · $178K–$267K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Graphics Software Engineer, StaffQualcomm Technologies · San Diego, CA · $148K–$223K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Graphics Software Engineer (Senior)Qualcomm Technologies · Boulder, CO · $111K–$167K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Graphics Software Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Graphics Software Engineer jobs is $185K a year, from 22 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

What is the typical Graphics Software Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $155K–$185K. The top 10% list $223K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $139K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Graphics Software Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Qualcomm ($185K).

How does Graphics Software Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Mid level $198K, Senior $155K, Staff $185K.

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