How much does a Software Test Lead make in Des Plaines, IL? The average Software Test Lead salary in Des Plaines, IL is $123,291 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $114,172 and $127,559. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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PVM Inc - San Diego , CA
Salary: $123,000- $165,000 Senior C4ISR Software Test Lead Hybrid- San Diego, CA ACTIVE Secret clearance required PVM, Inc is actively seeking an experienced Senior C4ISR Software Test Lead, to ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 73 days ago
Russell Solutions Group - San Jose , CA
The Software Test Manager will manage and perform the software verification activities of medical ... The ideal candidate will have strong verification lead experience and is ready to advance to a ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago
Akraya - San Francisco , CA
Perform test activities within analytics and data management domains Utilize advanced SQL and ETL ... Let us lead you to your dream career, join Akraya today
Lensa - 3 days ago
Our Approach to Work We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have ... You will be part of a world-class software test engineering team that works on various ground ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 22 days ago
Volley Automation - South San Francisco , CA
We are looking for a Sr. Software Developer Engineer in Test (SDET) with solid experience in ... This is primarily a hands-on coding role, but you will be the technical lead for a small team of ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 13 days ago
In our Test Automation team, we are software engineers first and foremost--we love to dig into ... Lead a team of SDETs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and career growth while ensuring ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 4 days ago
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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Software Test Lead in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Test Lead in Des Plaines, IL. The base salary for Software Test Lead ranges from $114,172 to $127,559 with the average base salary of $123,291. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $119,902 to $131,740 with the average total cash compensation of $126,229.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $123,291 $114,172 - $127,559
Bonus $2,938 $5,730 - $4,181
Total Pay $126,229 $119,902 - $131,740
* 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.
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JOB TITLE Lead Software Developer In Test LOCATION Des Plaines, IL MINIMUM SALARY $119,269 MAXIMUM SALARY $144,497
JOB TITLE Senior Software Test Lead LOCATION Des Plaines, IL MINIMUM SALARY $108,323 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,590
JOB TITLE Lead Software Test Engineer LOCATION Des Plaines, IL MINIMUM SALARY $134,023 MAXIMUM SALARY $157,857
JOB TITLE Software development engineers in test Lead LOCATION Des Plaines, IL MINIMUM SALARY $143,593 MAXIMUM SALARY $176,610
JOB TITLE Test Lead LOCATION Des Plaines, IL MINIMUM SALARY $102,571 MAXIMUM SALARY $115,134
JOB TITLE Software Engineer In Test LOCATION Des Plaines, IL MINIMUM SALARY $75,708 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,883
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About Des Plaines, Illinois    Des Plaines is located at 42°2′2″N 87°53′59″W / 42.03389°N 87.89972°W / 42.03389; -87.89972 (42.033848, −87.899786). According to the 2010 census, ....More

Des Plaines, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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