What are the main factors that influence a Test Engineer V's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Test Engineer V's salary?

A Test Engineer V's salary grows with experience: starting around $149,654 for beginners, reaching about $151,405 at mid-level, and approach $155,051 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Test Engineer V?

Test Engineer V salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Test Engineer V roles are District of Columbia $163,540, California $162,920, Massachusetts $160,748. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Test Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Test Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Reservoir Engineer V: $264,459; Database Engineer V: $168,406; Electrical Test Engineer V: $166,863; Electrical Engineer V: $166,844; Chemical Process Engineer V: $165,379.

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Test Engineer V Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Test Engineer V make in Hawaii?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Test Engineer V in Hawaii is $154,382 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

However, a Test Engineer V's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $171,489
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $142,650 to $163,337
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $131,968

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Test Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$163,337	$13,611	$3,141	$79
Average	$154,382	$12,865	$2,969	$74
25th Percentile	$142,650	$11,887	$2,743	$69

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Key Factors That Influence Test Engineer V Salaries

A Test Engineer V's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Test Engineer V	$149,654
Intermediate Level Test Engineer V	$150,530
Senior Level Test Engineer V	$151,405
Specialist Level Test Engineer V	$152,631
Expert Level Test Engineer V	$155,051

How Do Test Engineer V Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Test Engineer Vs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $163,540.
California: $162,920.
Massachusetts: $160,748.

District of Columbia $163,540 California $162,920 Massachusetts $160,748 Washington $160,158 New Jersey $160,099 Alaska $159,892 Connecticut $157,853 New York $157,026

Hawaii $154,382 Rhode Island $153,142 Maryland $152,300 Minnesota $151,148 Colorado $150,704 Illinois $150,557 Oregon $149,995 Delaware $149,582

New Hampshire $149,322 Virginia $148,740 Pennsylvania $147,041 Nevada $146,185 North Dakota $145,904 Michigan $145,461 Wisconsin $145,298 Vermont $144,973

Texas $144,072 Maine $144,013 Arizona $143,925 Ohio $143,821 Georgia $142,462 Indiana $141,783 Wyoming $141,650 Utah $141,443

Iowa $141,355 Kansas $140,646 Louisiana $140,439 North Carolina $140,365 Missouri $140,335 Florida $139,759 Montana $139,449 Nebraska $139,154

Kentucky $138,991 South Carolina $138,401 Tennessee $138,031 Idaho $137,884 New Mexico $136,805 Oklahoma $136,569 Alabama $135,698 South Dakota $134,235

Arkansas $133,438 West Virginia $133,009 Mississippi $131,724

Top Paying Cities for Test Engineer Vs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $153,599
Anahola: $152,566
Captain Cook: $152,566

Aiea, HI $153,599 Anahola, HI $152,566 Captain Cook, HI $152,566 Eleele, HI $152,566 Ewa Beach, HI $153,599 Kapolei, HI $153,260 Haiku, HI $152,566 Hakalau, HI $152,566

Haleiwa, HI $152,566 Hana, HI $152,566 Hanalei, HI $152,566 Hanamaulu, HI $152,566 Hanapepe, HI $152,566 Hauula, HI $152,905 Hawaii National Park, HI $152,566 Hawi, HI $152,566

Hilo, HI $152,566 Princeville, HI $152,566 Holualoa, HI $152,566 Honaunau, HI $152,566 Honokaa, HI $152,566 Honomu, HI $152,566 Hoolehua, HI $152,566 Kaaawa, HI $153,186

Kahuku, HI $152,566 Kahului, HI $152,566 Kailua, HI $153,599 Ocean View, HI $152,566 Waikoloa, HI $152,566 Keauhou, HI $152,566 Kailua Kona, HI $152,566 Kalaheo, HI $152,566

Kalaupapa, HI $152,566 Kamuela, HI $152,566 Kaneohe, HI $153,599 Kapaa, HI $152,566 Kaumakani, HI $152,566 Kaunakakai, HI $152,566 Keaau, HI $152,566 Kealakekua, HI $152,566

Kealia, HI $152,566 Kekaha, HI $152,566 Kihei, HI $152,566 Kilauea, HI $152,566 Kapaau, HI $152,566 Koloa, HI $152,566 Kualapuu, HI $152,566 Kunia, HI $153,112

Kurtistown, HI $152,566 Lahaina, HI $152,566 Laie, HI $152,698 Lanai City, HI $152,566 Laupahoehoe, HI $152,566 Lawai, HI $152,566 Lihue, HI $152,566 Makawao, HI $152,566

Makaweli, HI $152,566 Maunaloa, HI $152,566 Mountain View, HI $152,566 Naalehu, HI $152,566 Ninole, HI $152,566 Ookala, HI $152,566 Paauilo, HI $152,566 Pahala, HI $152,566

Pahoa, HI $152,566 Paia, HI $152,566 Papaaloa, HI $152,566 Papaikou, HI $152,566 Pearl City, HI $153,599 Pepeekeo, HI $152,566 Puunene, HI $152,566 Volcano, HI $152,566

Wahiawa, HI $153,112 Pukalani, HI $152,566 Mililani, HI $153,319 Kula, HI $152,566 Waialua, HI $152,566 Waianae, HI $152,698 Wailuku, HI $152,566 Waimanalo, HI $153,599

Waimea, HI $152,566 Waipahu, HI $153,526 Honolulu, HI $153,599 J B P H H, HI $153,599 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $153,186 Schofield Barracks, HI $153,053 Fort Shafter, HI $153,599 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $153,599

Camp H M Smith, HI $153,599 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $153,526 Wake Island, HI $153,599

Test Engineer V Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Test Engineer V's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$142,650

Average $154,382/year

$163,337

$11,887

Average $12,865/month

$13,611

$2,743

Average $2,969/week

$3,141

$69

Average $74/hour

$79

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$163,337	$13,611	$3,141	$79
Average	$154,382	$12,865	$2,969	$74
25th Percentile	$142,650	$11,887	$2,743	$69

Test Engineer V Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Test Engineer V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Test Engineering Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $110,945 - a projected growth of -28% over your current level.

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Test Engineer V Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Test Engineer V make in Hawaii?

Key Factors That Influence Test Engineer V Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Test Engineer V Salaries?

How Do Test Engineer V Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Test Engineer Vs

Test Engineer V Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Test Engineer V Salary Growth & Career Path

Salaries of jobs related to Test Engineer V

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