How much does a Software Engineer In Test make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineer In Test in the United States is $83,522. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $73,871 to $94,531, with most professionals earning between $65,085 and $104,554.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Software Engineer In Test Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Engineer In Test Salary $65,085 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Software Engineer In Test Salary $73,871 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineer In Test Salary $83,522 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineer In Test Salary $94,531 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Software Engineer In Test Salary $104,554 US March 01, 2025
25% $73,871 10% $65,085 90% $104,554 75% $94,531 $83,522 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Software Engineer In Test

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show 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. The base salary for Software Engineer In Test ranges from $73,871 to $94,531 with the average base salary of $83,522. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,178 to $97,659 with the average total cash compensation of $85,028.

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