How much does a Test Engineer I make in Austin, TX? The average Test Engineer I salary in Austin, TX is $73,074 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $68,011 and $77,837. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Test Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Test Engineer I Salary $63,402 Austin,TX February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Test Engineer I Salary $68,011 Austin,TX February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Test Engineer I Salary $73,074 Austin,TX February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Test Engineer I Salary $77,837 Austin,TX February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Test Engineer I Salary $82,174 Austin,TX February 26, 2024
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What skills does a Test Engineer I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Java: Using Java in the development and maintenance of application programs and systems.

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Automated Testing: Test automation is the use of software to control the execution of tests and the comparison of predicted to actual outcomes.

Analysis 1.66%
Java 0.78%
Automated Testing 0.5%
Others 97.06%

Job Description for Test Engineer I

Test Engineer I interacts with other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications. Identifies functional problems and suggests resolutions. Being a Test Engineer I assists in the definition of internal quality control standards and the maintenance of reliability programs. Documents and analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports. Additionally, Test Engineer I ensures testing procedures are in compliance with any required industry specific standards. Requires a bachelor's degree of Engineering. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Test Engineer I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Test Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Test Engineer I, the upper level is Test Engineer II and then progresses to Test Engineer IV.

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Test Engineer I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Test Engineer I, the highest Test Engineer I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Test Engineer I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Test Engineer I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Test Engineer I salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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