As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Testing and Quality Engineer I in India is $14,064, with an hourly rate of $7, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $12,059 to $15,676, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $12,059
50TH(Median)   $14,064
75TH   $15,676
Software Testing and Quality Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Testing and Quality Engineer I Salary $12,059 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Testing and Quality Engineer I Salary $14,064 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Testing and Quality Engineer I Salary $15,676 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Software Testing and Quality Engineer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Testing and Quality Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Testing and Quality Engineer I is about $14,064 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $7, a monthly salary of about $1,172, and a weekly pay of around $270. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Testing and Quality Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Software Testing and Quality Engineer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Software Testing and Quality Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $505 - $537, while Intermediate make $513 - $540, Senior earn $528 - $545, Specialist earn $530 - $546, Expert can reach $533 - $547 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Testing and Quality Engineer I $530
Intermediate Level Software Testing and Quality Engineer I $535
Senior Level Software Testing and Quality Engineer I $541
Specialist Level Software Testing and Quality Engineer I $542
Expert Level Software Testing and Quality Engineer I $542
$530 0 yr
$535 < 2 yrs
$541 2-4 yrs
$542 5-8 yrs
$542 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 96%
Intermediate Level 96%
Senior Level 96%
Specialist Level 96%
Expert Level 96%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Software Testing and Quality Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Software Testing and Quality Engineer I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is $15,242 per year, while Kanpur offers $13,136, and Jaipur pays around $12,771 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Testing and Quality Engineer IV or Software Testing and Quality Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Testing and Quality Engineer IV makes more than a Software Testing and Quality Engineer I. A Software Testing and Quality Engineer IV earns an average annual salary of $29,679. And a Software Testing and Quality Engineer I earns an average annual salary of $14,064.

Software Testing and Quality Engineer I Job Openings in India

Software Testing Engineer (Automation / Manual)
reliablesoft technologies pvt. ltd
Jodhpur, RJ

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Sr. Quality Analyst (Manual Testing)
Varologic Technologies
Ahmedabad, UP

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Senior System Software Engineer - Video Output Image Quality
Nvidia Graphics Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, KA

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Software testing Lead (QA)
reliablesoft technologies pvt. ltd
Jodhpur, RJ

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QA / Manual Testing / Software Tester
almighty softwares private limited
Rajkot, GJ

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QA / Manual Testing / Software Tester
almighty softwares private limited
Rajkot, GJ

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QA / Manual Testing / Software Tester
almighty softwares private limited
Rajkot, GJ

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QA / Manual Testing / Software Tester
almighty softwares private limited
Rajkot, GJ

Apply QA / Manual Testing / Software Tester, almighty softwares private limited in Rajkot for 1 - 2 year of Experience on TimesJobs.com

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