Staff Test Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Staff Test Engineer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Staff Test Engineer in the United States is $116,598 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,571
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,116 to $123,912
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,468
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Staff Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $123,912 $10,326 $2,383 $60
Average $116,598 $9,717 $2,242 $56
25th Percentile $96,116 $8,010 $1,848 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Staff Test Engineer Salaries

A Staff Test Engineer'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Staff Test Engineers

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:

  • San Jose: $147,065
  • San Francisco: $145,455
  • Oakland: $142,389

What Skills Can Increase a Staff Test Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 14.95% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 1.11% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
  • Merchandising (Mentioned in 0.91% Job Postings): In the broadest sense, merchandising is any practice which contributes to the sale of products to a retail consumer. At a retail in-store level, merchandising refers to the variety of products available for sale and the display of those products in such a way that it stimulates interest and entices customers to make a purchase. In the profession of merchandising you are either employed by the store in which you work, or by an independent distributor. As a professional merchandiser, in a retail setting, you will not only know your products(I.e. coffee, juice, soda, etc.) but you will gauge other “vendors” like products as you tend to your job. Working with the store and other merchandisers, shelf space is often given or taken as need be in some locations(for some young merchandisers this is known as “war”) In retail commerce, visual display merchandising means merchandise sales using product design, selection, packaging, pricing, and display that stimulates consumers to spend more. This includes disciplines and discounting, physical presentation of products and displays, and the decisions about which products should be presented to which customers at what time.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 14.95%
Accounting 1.11%
Merchandising 0.91%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Staff Test Engineer's salary.
  • Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 50%.
  • Business Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 49%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Accounting
$174,897
50%
Business Administration
$173,731
49%
Collaboration
$127,092
9%
Pricing
$123,594
6%
Communication Skills
$122,428
5%
Decision Making
$121,262
4%
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Staff Test Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Staff Test Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Staff Test Engineer positions in Insurance or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Staff Test Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Staff Test Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$174,897$84.050%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$139,918$67.020%

How Education impacts a Staff Test Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Staff Test Engineers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Staff Test Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $113,854 and $126,255).

Staff Test Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Staff Test Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 17.1%
High School 17.1%
Associates 7.3%
Bachelors 53.7%
Masters 22.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Staff Test Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Staff Test Engineer'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Staff Test Engineer

Salaries for a Staff Test Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $122,535 in 2023 to around $122,510 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Staff Test Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Staff Test Engineer Over Time

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$122,535
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$123,848
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FAQ about Staff Test Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Staff Test Engineer?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Staff Test Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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