Test employees working as a Software Test Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 26 ratings. This is 8% lower than the average of Software Test Engineer professionals at Test worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Software Test Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Test Engineer at Test is $118,255 per year or $57 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $197,037 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $90,952 (25th percentile) and $155,244 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 236 salaries submitted by Test Software Test Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Test Engineer professionals typically earn between $44 and $75 per hour.
Software Test Engineer professionals typically earn between $7,579 and $12,937 monthly.