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      How much does Software Testing Engineer make?

      Total pay range
      $83K - $143K/yr
      $109K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $72K - $124K/yrBase pay
      $10K - $19K/yrAdditional pay

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      Frequently asked questions about Software Test Engineer salaries

      • The average salary for Software Test Engineer is $108,531 per year or $52 per hour, with top earners making up to $183,102 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $82,747 (25th percentile) to $143,267 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 9360 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Test Engineer employees.
      • The highest salary for Software Test Engineer is $143,267 per year, $11,939 per month or $69 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Software Test Engineer is $82,747 per year, $6,896 per month or $40 per hour.

      Recent salaries shared by Software Testing Engineer

      50 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Software Test Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $76K/yr
      ($76K • $0)
      Washington, DC

      submitted on May 23, 2025

      $76K/yr
      $76K • $0
      Software Test Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $88K/yr
      ($88K • $0)
      Remo, VA

      submitted on May 22, 2025

      $88K/yr
      $88K • $0
      Software Test Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $166K/yr
      ($166K • $0)
      Tempe, AZ

      submitted on May 22, 2025

      $166K/yr
      $166K • $0
      Software Test Engineer
      |
      7-9 years
      $106K/yr
      ($106K • $0)
      Carrollton, TX

      submitted on May 22, 2025

      $106K/yr
      $106K • $0
      Software Test Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $83K - $96K/yr
      Aurora, CO

      submitted on May 17, 2025

      $83K - $96K/yr
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      Software Test Engineer
      |
      7-9 years
      $98K/yr
      ($98K • $0)
      Kent, WA

      submitted on May 13, 2025

      $98K/yr
      $98K • $0
      Software Test Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $51K - $59K/yr
      Washington, DC

      submitted on May 12, 2025

      $51K - $59K/yr
      Software Test Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $178K/yr
      ($178K • $0)
      Santa Clara, CA

      submitted on May 11, 2025

      $178K/yr
      $178K • $0
      Software Test Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $48K/yr
      ($48K • $0)
      Texas City, TX

      submitted on May 10, 2025

      $48K/yr
      $48K • $0
      Software Test Engineer
      |
      7-9 years
      $70K/yr
      ($70K • $0)
      Dublin, OH

      submitted on May 7, 2025

      $70K/yr
      $70K • $0
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      What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
      Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
      Salaries for related job titlesSenior Software Test Engineer ($132K)Software Engineer ($116K)Software Engineer In Test ($110K)Software QA Engineer ($87K)

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