Test Engineer Salary in Norfolk, VA

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How much does a Test Engineer make in Norfolk, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Test Engineer in Norfolk, VA is $104,003. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $97,109 to $111,004, with most professionals earning between $90,832 and $117,378.

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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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Average Salary Range for Test Engineer in Norfolk, VA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for 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 Test Engineer in Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Test Engineer ranges from $97,109 to $111,004 with the average base salary of $104,003. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,831 to $116,524 with the average total cash compensation of $107,682.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $104,003 $97,109 - $111,004
Bonus $3,679 $2,723 - $5,520
Total Pay $107,682 $99,831 - $116,524
* 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.

Test Engineer Salary Near Norfolk, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,068 - $110,957 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,944 - $110,815 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia Beach, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,552 - $112,654 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,604 - $111,570 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,012 - $110,893 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,604 - $111,570 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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