Software Development Engineer in test Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Software Development Engineer in test make in Hawaii?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Development Engineer in test in Hawaii is $86,653 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a Software Development Engineer in test's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,216
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,536 to $93,229
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,057

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Software Development Engineer in test Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,229	$7,769	$1,793	$45
Average	$86,653	$7,221	$1,666	$42
25th Percentile	$79,536	$6,628	$1,530	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Software Development Engineer in test Salaries

A Software Development Engineer in test'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 Software Development Engineer in test Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Development Engineer in test'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): $86,169
Early Career (1-2 years): $110,889
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $135,804
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $157,124
Expert (over 8 years): $180,616

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Software Development Engineer in test	$86,169
Software ... Level Software Development Engineer in test	$110,889
Software ... Level Software Development Engineer in test	$135,804
Software ... Level Software Development Engineer in test	$157,124
Software ... Level Software Development Engineer in test	$180,616

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How Do Software Development Engineer in test 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 Software Development Engineer in tests. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $91,793.
California: $91,445.
Massachusetts: $90,226.

District of Columbia $91,793 California $91,445 Massachusetts $90,226 Washington $89,894 New Jersey $89,861 Alaska $89,745 Connecticut $88,601 New York $88,137

Hawaii $86,653 Rhode Island $85,956 Maryland $85,484 Minnesota $84,837 Colorado $84,588 Illinois $84,506 Oregon $84,191 Delaware $83,958

New Hampshire $83,812 Virginia $83,486 Pennsylvania $82,532 Nevada $82,052 North Dakota $81,894 Michigan $81,645 Wisconsin $81,554 Vermont $81,372

Texas $80,866 Maine $80,833 Arizona $80,783 Ohio $80,725 Georgia $79,962 Indiana $79,581 Wyoming $79,506 Utah $79,390

Iowa $79,341 Kansas $78,943 Louisiana $78,827 North Carolina $78,785 Missouri $78,769 Florida $78,445 Montana $78,271 Nebraska $78,105

Kentucky $78,014 South Carolina $77,682 Tennessee $77,475 Idaho $77,392 New Mexico $76,787 Oklahoma $76,654 Alabama $76,165 South Dakota $75,345

Arkansas $74,897 West Virginia $74,656 Mississippi $73,935

Top Paying Cities for Software Development Engineer in tests

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: $86,184
Anahola: $85,054
Captain Cook: $84,968

Aiea, HI $86,184 Anahola, HI $85,054 Captain Cook, HI $84,968 Eleele, HI $85,226 Ewa Beach, HI $86,107 Kapolei, HI $86,038 Haiku, HI $85,117 Hakalau, HI $84,926

Haleiwa, HI $85,873 Hana, HI $84,913 Hanalei, HI $84,942 Hanamaulu, HI $85,115 Hanapepe, HI $85,222 Hauula, HI $86,004 Hawaii National Park, HI $85,025 Hawi, HI $85,166

Hilo, HI $85,107 Princeville, HI $85,098 Holualoa, HI $85,002 Honaunau, HI $84,855 Honokaa, HI $84,965 Honomu, HI $85,098 Hoolehua, HI $84,855 Kaaawa, HI $86,032

Kahuku, HI $85,848 Kahului, HI $85,313 Kailua, HI $86,156 Ocean View, HI $85,073 Waikoloa, HI $85,064 Keauhou, HI $85,002 Kailua Kona, HI $85,105 Kalaheo, HI $85,124

Kalaupapa, HI $84,778 Kamuela, HI $85,008 Kaneohe, HI $86,138 Kapaa, HI $85,217 Kaumakani, HI $85,263 Kaunakakai, HI $84,957 Keaau, HI $85,165 Kealakekua, HI $85,120

Kealia, HI $85,149 Kekaha, HI $85,063 Kihei, HI $85,226 Kilauea, HI $85,099 Kapaau, HI $85,035 Koloa, HI $85,136 Kualapuu, HI $84,932 Kunia, HI $86,011

Kurtistown, HI $85,122 Lahaina, HI $85,138 Laie, HI $85,923 Lanai City, HI $84,932 Laupahoehoe, HI $85,146 Lawai, HI $85,263 Lihue, HI $85,115 Makawao, HI $85,182

Makaweli, HI $84,927 Maunaloa, HI $84,727 Mountain View, HI $85,077 Naalehu, HI $84,905 Ninole, HI $84,848 Ookala, HI $84,875 Paauilo, HI $84,979 Pahala, HI $84,928

Pahoa, HI $85,041 Paia, HI $85,142 Papaaloa, HI $85,157 Papaikou, HI $84,981 Pearl City, HI $86,121 Pepeekeo, HI $85,146 Puunene, HI $85,313 Volcano, HI $85,025

Wahiawa, HI $85,974 Pukalani, HI $85,182 Mililani, HI $86,077 Kula, HI $85,006 Waialua, HI $85,826 Waianae, HI $85,906 Wailuku, HI $85,180 Waimanalo, HI $86,140

Waimea, HI $85,255 Waipahu, HI $86,084 Honolulu, HI $86,213 J B P H H, HI $86,199 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $86,020 Schofield Barracks, HI $85,995 Fort Shafter, HI $86,213 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $86,213

Camp H M Smith, HI $86,194 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $86,111 Wake Island, HI $86,213

Software Development Engineer in test Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Development Engineer in test'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 May 01, 2026

$79,536

Average $86,653/year

$93,229

$6,628

Average $7,221/month

$7,769

$1,530

Average $1,666/week

$1,793

$38

Average $42/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,229	$7,769	$1,793	$45
Average	$86,653	$7,221	$1,666	$42
25th Percentile	$79,536	$6,628	$1,530	$38

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