As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Test Engineer in India is ₹ 12,02,690, with an hourly rate of ₹ 578, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 9,93,390 to ₹ 15,59,190, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 9,93,390
50TH(Median)   ₹ 12,02,690
75TH   ₹ 15,59,190
Senior Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Test Engineer Salary ₹ 9,93,390 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Test Engineer Salary ₹ 12,02,690 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Test Engineer Salary ₹ 15,59,190 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Senior Test Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Test Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Test Engineer is about ₹ 12,02,690 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 578, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,00,224, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 23,129. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Test Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Senior Test Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Senior Test Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 46,463 - ₹ 50,441, while Intermediate make ₹ 47,045 - ₹ 50,926, Senior earn ₹ 48,112 - ₹ 51,896, Specialist earn ₹ 51,605 - ₹ 55,686, Expert can reach ₹ 53,397 - ₹ 57,756 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Test Engineer ₹ 49,180
Intermediate Level Senior Test Engineer ₹ 49,665
Senior Level Senior Test Engineer ₹ 50,635
Specialist Level Senior Test Engineer ₹ 54,269
Expert Level Senior Test Engineer ₹ 56,230
₹ 49,180 0 yr
₹ 49,665 < 2 yrs
₹ 50,635 2-4 yrs
₹ 54,269 5-8 yrs
₹ 56,230 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 96%
Intermediate Level 96%
Senior Level 96%
Specialist Level 95%
Expert Level 95%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Senior Test Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Senior Test Engineer are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 13,03,405 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 11,23,327, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 10,92,094 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Test Engineer III or Senior Test Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Test Engineer III makes more than a Senior Test Engineer. A Test Engineer III earns an average annual salary of ₹ 16,13,896. And a Senior Test Engineer earns an average annual salary of ₹ 12,02,690.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Test Engineer III
₹ 11,30,211
₹ 22,11,198
Electrical Test Engineer II
₹ 5,22,715
₹ 10,29,718
Test Engineer I
₹ 4,82,887
₹ 11,70,852
Test Engineer II
₹ 7,12,913
₹ 13,42,195