Shift Test Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Shift Test Engineer in the United States is $90,798 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,553
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,739 to $99,568
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,492
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Shift Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $99,568 $8,297 $1,915 $48
Average $90,798 $7,567 $1,746 $44
25th Percentile $81,739 $6,812 $1,572 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Shift Test Engineer Salaries

A Shift 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 Shift Test Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Shift 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): $62,387
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,847
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,427
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,230
  • Expert (over 8 years): $141,873
Levels Salary
Supply Ch... Level Shift Test Engineer$62,387
Supply Ch... Level Shift Test Engineer$73,847
Shift Tes... Level Shift Test Engineer$91,427
Supply Ch... Level Shift Test Engineer$114,230
Supply Ch... Level Shift Test Engineer$141,873
$62,387 0 yr
$73,847 < 2 yrs
$91,427 2-4 yrs
$114,230 5-8 yrs
$141,873 > 8 yrs
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How Do Shift 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 Shift Test Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $100,532.
  • California: $100,151.
  • Massachusetts: $98,816.

Top Paying Cities for Shift 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: $114,524
  • San Francisco: $113,398
  • Oakland: $110,883

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.08% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Inventory Management (Mentioned in 1.53% Job Postings): Overseeing and controlling supplies and stock to ensure that an organization maintains an adequate stock quantity.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.12% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 8.08%
Inventory Management 1.53%
Microsoft Excel 1.12%
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 Shift Test Engineer's salary.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Supply Chain Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Strategic Sourcing
$99,878
10%
Supply Chain Planning
$98,970
9%
Collaboration
$98,062
8%
Project Management
$98,062
8%
Innovation
$98,062
8%
Insight
$97,154
7%
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Shift Test Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Shift 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

Salary Trends for Shift Test Engineer

Salaries for a Shift Test Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $82,066 in 2023 to around $80,576 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Shift Test Engineer salary trends, .

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