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

A Lead Software Test Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $108,633, a Software Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $133,041, a Lead Software Test Engineer (7+ years)earns $153,927, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $176,941, a Software Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $175,251,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Software Test Engineer?

Lead Software Test Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Software Test Engineer roles are District of Columbia $167,402, California $166,767, Massachusetts $164,544. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Software Test Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Software Test Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Test Engineer: $154,355; Senior Software Engineer in Test: $153,498; Lead Software Developer In Test: $135,513; Software Test Automation Engineer: $112,429; Senior Software Test Lead: $107,897.

Lead Software Test Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Software Test Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Software Test Engineer in Delaware is $153,114 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $171,554
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $141,406 to $162,766
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $130,747

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered Talent

AI Onboarding

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Lead Software Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,766	$13,564	$3,130	$78
Average	$153,114	$12,760	$2,945	$74
25th Percentile	$141,406	$11,784	$2,719	$68

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Lead Software Test Engineer Job Openings in Delaware

Sr Lead Software Engineer

JPMorgan Chase - Wilmington, DE

POSITION TITLE Software Development Engineer in Test

ECCLESIASTES INC - Newark, DE

Senior Lead Software Engineer

Best Egg - Wilmington, DE

Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

VCA Adirondack Animal Hospital - QUEENSBURY, NY

Search More Lead Software Test Engineer Jobs in Delaware

Key Factors That Influence Lead Software Test Engineer Salaries

A Lead Software 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 Lead Software Test Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Software 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): $108,633
Early Career (1-2 years): $133,041
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $153,927
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $176,941
Expert (over 8 years): $175,251

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Lead Software Test Engineer	$108,633
Software ... Level Lead Software Test Engineer	$133,041
Lead Soft... Level Lead Software Test Engineer	$153,927
Software ... Level Lead Software Test Engineer	$176,941
Software ... Level Lead Software Test Engineer	$175,251

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

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

District of Columbia: $167,402.
California: $166,767.
Massachusetts: $164,544.

District of Columbia $167,402 California $166,767 Massachusetts $164,544 Washington $163,940 New Jersey $163,879 Alaska $163,668 Connecticut $161,581 New York $160,734

Hawaii $158,028 Rhode Island $156,758 Maryland $155,896 Minnesota $154,717 Colorado $154,263 Illinois $154,112 Oregon $153,538 Delaware $153,114

New Hampshire $152,848 Virginia $152,252 Pennsylvania $150,514 Nevada $149,637 North Dakota $149,349 Michigan $148,896 Wisconsin $148,730 Vermont $148,397

Texas $147,475 Maine $147,414 Arizona $147,323 Ohio $147,218 Georgia $145,827 Indiana $145,131 Wyoming $144,995 Utah $144,783

Iowa $144,693 Kansas $143,967 Louisiana $143,755 North Carolina $143,680 Missouri $143,649 Florida $143,060 Montana $142,742 Nebraska $142,440

Kentucky $142,274 South Carolina $141,669 Tennessee $141,291 Idaho $141,140 New Mexico $140,036 Oklahoma $139,794 Alabama $138,902 South Dakota $137,405

Arkansas $136,589 West Virginia $136,150 Mississippi $134,835

Top Paying Cities for Lead Software 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:

Lincoln: $152,425
Little Creek: $153,541
Magnolia: $153,320

Lincoln, DE $152,425 Little Creek, DE $153,541 Magnolia, DE $153,320 Milford, DE $152,812 Marydel, DE $153,063 Millsboro, DE $151,785 Millville, DE $152,020 Milton, DE $152,283

Nassau, DE $152,393 Ocean View, DE $151,994 Rehoboth Beach, DE $152,286 Seaford, DE $152,372 Selbyville, DE $151,741 Smyrna, DE $153,646 Viola, DE $152,939 Woodside, DE $153,350

Bear, DE $152,996 Newark, DE $152,939 Claymont, DE $153,252 Delaware City, DE $153,091 Hockessin, DE $152,925 Kirkwood, DE $153,063 Middletown, DE $153,122 Montchanin, DE $152,960

New Castle, DE $152,983 Odessa, DE $153,197 Port Penn, DE $153,300 Rockland, DE $152,975 Saint Georges, DE $153,073 Townsend, DE $153,309 Winterthur, DE $152,993 Lewes, DE $152,342

Wilmington, DE $152,933 Dover, DE $153,541 Dover Afb, DE $152,732 Bethany Beach, DE $151,834 Bethel, DE $151,991 Bridgeville, DE $152,349 Camden Wyoming, DE $153,108 Cheswold, DE $153,491

Clayton, DE $153,495 Dagsboro, DE $151,728 Delmar, DE $151,484 Ellendale, DE $151,944 Felton, DE $152,800 Fenwick Island, DE $151,761 Frankford, DE $151,496 Frederica, DE $152,951

Georgetown, DE $151,670 Greenwood, DE $152,373 Harbeson, DE $151,832 Harrington, DE $152,606 Hartly, DE $153,081 Houston, DE $152,388 Kenton, DE $153,503 Laurel, DE $151,580

Yorklyn, DE $152,971

Lead Software Test Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Software 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 May 01, 2026

$141,406

Average $153,114/year

$162,766

$11,784

Average $12,760/month

$13,564

$2,719

Average $2,945/week

$3,130

$68

Average $74/hour

$78

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,766	$13,564	$3,130	$78
Average	$153,114	$12,760	$2,945	$74
25th Percentile	$141,406	$11,784	$2,719	$68

Salaries of jobs related to Lead Software Test Engineer

Find Your Next Lead Software Test Engineer Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Lead Software Test Engineer job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Delaware

Cost of Living in Delaware is

1.3% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about