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

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

How does experience change A Performance Test Engineer's salary?

A Performance Test Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Test Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $75,787, a Performance Test Engineer (2-4 years)earns $85,252, a Test Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $119,505, a Test Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $144,224, a Test Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $157,433,

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

Performance Test Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Performance Test Engineer roles are District of Columbia $90,883, California $90,539, Massachusetts $89,332. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Performance Test Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Performance Test Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Database Planning and Performance Engineer VI: $188,860; Senior Performance Test Engineer: $130,828; Software Performance Engineer: $129,461; Performance Test Lead: $123,369; Test Engineer: $112,489.

Performance Test Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Performance Test Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Performance Test Engineer in Hawaii is $85,794 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,874
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,793 to $93,164
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,419

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Performance Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,164	$7,764	$1,792	$45
Average	$85,794	$7,150	$1,650	$41
25th Percentile	$78,793	$6,566	$1,515	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Performance Test Engineer Salaries

A Performance 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Performance Test Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Performance Test Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,787
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,252
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,505
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,224
Expert (over 8 years): $157,433

Levels	Salary
Test Engi... Level Performance Test Engineer	$75,787
Performan... Level Performance Test Engineer	$85,252
Test Engi... Level Performance Test Engineer	$119,505
Test Engi... Level Performance Test Engineer	$144,224
Test Engi... Level Performance Test Engineer	$157,433

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How Do Performance Test Engineer 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 Performance Test Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,883.
California: $90,539.
Massachusetts: $89,332.

District of Columbia $90,883 California $90,539 Massachusetts $89,332 Washington $89,004 New Jersey $88,971 Alaska $88,856 Connecticut $87,723 New York $87,264

Hawaii $85,794 Rhode Island $85,105 Maryland $84,637 Minnesota $83,997 Colorado $83,750 Illinois $83,668 Oregon $83,356 Delaware $83,126

New Hampshire $82,982 Virginia $82,659 Pennsylvania $81,715 Nevada $81,239 North Dakota $81,083 Michigan $80,836 Wisconsin $80,746 Vermont $80,565

Texas $80,065 Maine $80,032 Arizona $79,983 Ohio $79,925 Georgia $79,170 Indiana $78,792 Wyoming $78,719 Utah $78,604

Iowa $78,554 Kansas $78,160 Louisiana $78,045 North Carolina $78,004 Missouri $77,988 Florida $77,668 Montana $77,496 Nebraska $77,331

Kentucky $77,241 South Carolina $76,913 Tennessee $76,707 Idaho $76,625 New Mexico $76,026 Oklahoma $75,895 Alabama $75,411 South Dakota $74,598

Arkansas $74,155 West Virginia $73,917 Mississippi $73,203

Top Paying Cities for Performance 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:

Aiea: $85,359
Anahola: $84,785
Captain Cook: $84,785

Aiea, HI $85,359 Anahola, HI $84,785 Captain Cook, HI $84,785 Eleele, HI $84,785 Ewa Beach, HI $85,359 Kapolei, HI $85,170 Haiku, HI $84,785 Hakalau, HI $84,785

Haleiwa, HI $84,785 Hana, HI $84,785 Hanalei, HI $84,785 Hanamaulu, HI $84,785 Hanapepe, HI $84,785 Hauula, HI $84,973 Hawaii National Park, HI $84,785 Hawi, HI $84,785

Hilo, HI $84,785 Princeville, HI $84,785 Holualoa, HI $84,785 Honaunau, HI $84,785 Honokaa, HI $84,785 Honomu, HI $84,785 Hoolehua, HI $84,785 Kaaawa, HI $85,129

Kahuku, HI $84,785 Kahului, HI $84,785 Kailua, HI $85,359 Ocean View, HI $84,785 Waikoloa, HI $84,785 Keauhou, HI $84,785 Kailua Kona, HI $84,785 Kalaheo, HI $84,785

Kalaupapa, HI $84,785 Kamuela, HI $84,785 Kaneohe, HI $85,359 Kapaa, HI $84,785 Kaumakani, HI $84,785 Kaunakakai, HI $84,785 Keaau, HI $84,785 Kealakekua, HI $84,785

Kealia, HI $84,785 Kekaha, HI $84,785 Kihei, HI $84,785 Kilauea, HI $84,785 Kapaau, HI $84,785 Koloa, HI $84,785 Kualapuu, HI $84,785 Kunia, HI $85,088

Kurtistown, HI $84,785 Lahaina, HI $84,785 Laie, HI $84,858 Lanai City, HI $84,785 Laupahoehoe, HI $84,785 Lawai, HI $84,785 Lihue, HI $84,785 Makawao, HI $84,785

Makaweli, HI $84,785 Maunaloa, HI $84,785 Mountain View, HI $84,785 Naalehu, HI $84,785 Ninole, HI $84,785 Ookala, HI $84,785 Paauilo, HI $84,785 Pahala, HI $84,785

Pahoa, HI $84,785 Paia, HI $84,785 Papaaloa, HI $84,785 Papaikou, HI $84,785 Pearl City, HI $85,359 Pepeekeo, HI $84,785 Puunene, HI $84,785 Volcano, HI $84,785

Wahiawa, HI $85,088 Pukalani, HI $84,785 Mililani, HI $85,203 Kula, HI $84,785 Waialua, HI $84,785 Waianae, HI $84,858 Wailuku, HI $84,785 Waimanalo, HI $85,359

Waimea, HI $84,785 Waipahu, HI $85,318 Honolulu, HI $85,359 J B P H H, HI $85,359 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $85,129 Schofield Barracks, HI $85,055 Fort Shafter, HI $85,359 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $85,359

Camp H M Smith, HI $85,359 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $85,318 Wake Island, HI $85,359

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

Understanding how a Performance 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 April 01, 2026

$78,793

Average $85,794/year

$93,164

$6,566

Average $7,150/month

$7,764

$1,515

Average $1,650/week

$1,792

$38

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,164	$7,764	$1,792	$45
Average	$85,794	$7,150	$1,650	$41
25th Percentile	$78,793	$6,566	$1,515	$38

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