Hourly Wage for Software Engineer In Test Salary in the United States

Software Engineer In Test Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Software Engineer In Test?

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Software Engineer In Test in the United States is $43. While Salary.com is seeing that Software Engineer In Test salary in the US can go up to $49 or down to $36, but most earn between $39 and $46. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Engineer In Test in the United States.

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Software Engineer In Test Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Engineer In Test Salary $36 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Engineer In Test Salary $39 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Engineer In Test Salary $43 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Engineer In Test Salary $46 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Engineer In Test Salary $49 US January 01, 2026
25% $39 10% $36 90% $49 75% $46 $43 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Average Hourly Wage

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43

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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46
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Software Engineer In Test in the United States. The average hourly rate for Software Engineer In Test ranges from $39 to $46 with the average hourly pay of $43. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $42 to $52 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $46.

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