How much does a Test Engineer make in Austin, TX? The average Test Engineer salary in Austin, TX is $106,112 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $99,186 and $113,430. 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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What is a Test Engineer?

A Test Engineer is a professional who determines how to create a process that would best test a particular product in manufacturing and related disciplines in order to assure that the product meets applicable specifications. Test engineers are also responsible for determining the best way a test can be performed in order to achieve adequate test coverage. Often test engineers also serve as a liaison between manufacturing, design engineering, sales engineering and marketing communities as well. Test engineers can have different expertise which depends on what test process they are more famili...

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Job Openings for Test Engineer in Austin, TX
Blue Canyon Technologies - Lafayette , CO
The Sr. Electrical Test Engineer will engage in the Electrical and Systems engineering disciplines to develop requirements and architecture to design a test methodology for flight hardware. The ...
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Coalesce Management Consulting - Los Angeles , CA
Software Test Engineer Location: United States (REMOTE) Contract Length: 12+ months GC or USC ONLY (NO THIRD PARTIES) Coalesce Management Consulting are looking for a Software Test Engineer to ...
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Zenex Partners - San Diego , CA
Wireless Test Engineer Rate: $65 per hour Location: San Diego headquarters (Onsite, 5 days per week) Experience Level: Less than 7 years Company: VerticalEngineering Description: As a Wireless Test ...
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Dawar Consulting, Inc. - Milpitas , CA
Associate Test Engineer 2 (Shift 1) 1st Shift Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm + OT as required Job Duration: Long-term Contract on W2 Location: Milpitas, CA (Onsite) Company Benefits: * Healthcare (Medical ...
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Maania Consultancy Services - Denver , CO
Our federal client is looking for Test Engineer. If you are interested, please send me your updated resume along with your expected salary range. Position: Test Engineer Job Type: Full-time Location
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OneDev LLC - Colorado Springs , CO
Software Test Engineer Location: Colorado Springs, CO Schedule: Full-time on-site (40hr/wk, Mon-Fri) Salary Range: $110,000-$150,000 annually, depending on experience and education. About OneDev
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What is the average salary for Test Engineer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Test Engineer in Austin, TX. The base salary for Test Engineer ranges from $99,186 to $113,430 with the average base salary of $106,112. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,782 to $118,882 with the average total cash compensation of $109,559.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $106,112 $99,186 - $113,430
Bonus $3,448 $2,597 - $5,453
Total Pay $109,559 $101,782 - $118,882
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Round Rock, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,161 - $112,257 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Killeen, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,094 - $104,176 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Temple, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,509 - $103,507 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE San Antonio, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,621 - $110,496 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Waco, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,838 - $103,883 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Houston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,941 - $116,580 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Test Engineer I LOCATION Austin, TX MINIMUM SALARY $68,667 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,583
JOB TITLE Test Engineer IV LOCATION Austin, TX MINIMUM SALARY $118,464 MAXIMUM SALARY $137,683
JOB TITLE Test Engineer II LOCATION Austin, TX MINIMUM SALARY $80,356 MAXIMUM SALARY $93,406
JOB TITLE Test Engineer III LOCATION Austin, TX MINIMUM SALARY $98,557 MAXIMUM SALARY $112,784
JOB TITLE Test Engineer V LOCATION Austin, TX MINIMUM SALARY $136,795 MAXIMUM SALARY $160,415
JOB TITLE Senior Test Engineer LOCATION Austin, TX MINIMUM SALARY $98,590 MAXIMUM SALARY $112,790
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