What does a Test Engineer do?
EducationBachelor's Degree
Work/Life Balance
3.7 ★
Total Pay--
Career Opportunity
3.7 ★
Avg. Experience2-4 years
How much does a Test Engineer make?
Confident
$96,762 /yr
Total Pay$81,665
+ /yr
Base Pay
$15,097
/yr
Additional Pay
$96,762
/ yr$13K$771K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range
Test Engineer Career Path
Learn how to become a Test Engineer, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
L2
Average Years of Experience
0 - 1
11%
2 - 4
58%
5 - 7
17%
8+
14%
Not including years spent in education and/or training
Test Engineer Insights
Read what Test Engineer professionals have to say about their job experiences and view top companies for this career.
Lockheed MartinTest EngineerAug 3, 2021
“Little compensation for scope of work and responsibility compared to average base salary for test engineering.”
OptumTest EngineerAug 12, 2021
“Its a great place to work and there are lot of good learning opportunities always.”
CoforgeSenior Test EngineerMay 2, 2022
“It's been almost 6 months now and i have to say got a great team to work with.”
IncedoSenior Test EngineerJan 14, 2022
“I am about to complete one year at Incedo and the journey was great so far.”
Cigniti Inc.Testing EngineerJun 1, 2021
“I personally recommend this company because of the opportunities provided in terms of learning& development and work projects.”
WestinghouseSenior Test EngineerOct 22, 2021
“Wasn't provided the tools and additionally was denied opportunities to develop my career to support my goals.”
wsselTest EngineerApr 21, 2021
“Salaries are good but it we don't take it at the beginning of the month”
Pole To WinSenior Test Engineer ComplianceOct 13, 2021
“Awesome managers (not all) who are there to guide you to grow in your career.”
Frequently asked questions about the roles and responsibilities of a Test Engineer
When working as a Test Engineer, the most common skills you will need to perform your job and for career success are Test Plans, Test Automation, Scripting, Selenium, and Test Cases.
The most similar professions to Test Engineer are:
- Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Process Engineer
The most common qualifications to become a Test Engineer include a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and an average of 0 - 1 years of experience not including years spent in education and/or training.