Lead Test Engineer Salary in Ann Arbor, Michigan

How much does a Lead Test Engineer make in Ann Arbor, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Test Engineer in Ann Arbor, MI is $170,572. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $146,376 to a high of $198,305, with most professionals earning between $157,907 and $185,089.

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Provide assistance with high-level and detailed test planning, test architecture, test design, test execution, test and data evaluation, anomaly and deficiency, resolution, and residual risk assessment for operationally realistic and system performance testing.

October 30, 2022

Design and implements tools to provide self service capabilities, remove Test Data Management from the critical path of the project and protect data corruption between development teams that may be performing concurrent testing.

March 05, 2023

Acts as a technical expert in their field, focused on the technical aspects of test data discovery, fabrication, service virtualization, test harnesses, architecture, test data modeling, provisioning and maintenance.

March 23, 2023

Participate in sprint activities and ceremonies including but not limited to backlog grooming, pre-planning, demos and retrospectives working closely with product owners to understand product specifics and to create corresponding test plan, quality standards, and strategies for the project.

April 06, 2023

Assist teams with correcting the identified non-compliance issues to ensure that we maintain high quality and high availability production system and services by providing necessary guidance and coaching.

April 11, 2023

Lead test planning and execution with design, verification and DFT teams and translate concepts to product testing requirements, develop documentation, ATE HW design, and final test program development.

April 18, 2023

Manages and supports detailed test planning in the areas of airworthiness, envelope expansion, shore-based ship suitability, and mission assessment (to include sensor, weapon, and multi-ship operations) as required.

April 22, 2023

Demonstrated skills and abilities leading and directing the resolution of critical technical issues related to the integration, test, and evaluation of complex naval weapons systems and missile defense capabilities.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Test Engineer in Ann Arbor, MI

Average Base Salary

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157907

185089

170572

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

170584

207471

188042

What is the average salary for Lead Test Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Test Engineer in Ann Arbor, MI. The base salary for Lead Test Engineer ranges from $157,907 to $185,089 with the average base salary of $170,572. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $170,584 to $207,471 with the average total cash compensation of $188,042.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$170,572	$157,907 - $185,089
Bonus	$17,470	$12,677 - $22,382
Total Pay	$188,042	$170,584 - $207,471

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Test Engineer Salary Near Ann Arbor, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Ann Arbor, MI
CITY, STATE Canton, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $157,656 - $184,794	COMPARE TO Ann Arbor, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $156,870 - $183,874	COMPARE TO Ann Arbor, MI
CITY, STATE Novi, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $157,153 - $184,205	COMPARE TO Ann Arbor, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $157,012 - $184,039	COMPARE TO Ann Arbor, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $156,587 - $183,542	COMPARE TO Ann Arbor, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $156,839 - $183,837	COMPARE TO Ann Arbor, MI

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About Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 2010 census recorded its population to be 113,934, making it the sixth largest city in Michigan. Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan. The university significantly shapes Ann Arbor's economy as it employs about 30,000 workers, including about 12,000 in the medical center. The city's economy is also centered on high technology, with several companies drawn to the area by the university's research and development infrastructure. Ann Arbor was founded in 1824, named for wives of the village'...

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