Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Software Development Engineer In Test make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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Industry

$134,821 / yrTotal Pay
$110,687 / yrBase Pay
$24,134 / yrAdditional Pay

$134,821

 / yr
$92K$201K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Software Development Engineer In Test is $134,821 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $110,687 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $24,134 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Top Paying Companies

For a Software Development Engineer In Test in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Software Development Engineer In Test in United States. Employers include Apple, Adobe and RealNetworks.

1
Apple
Apple
$204,304/yr
4K open jobs
2
Adobe
$197,142/yr
8
Zillow
$184,397/yr
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Amazon
3.8
Software Development Engineer In Test ISee 101 salaries from all locations

$188,223

 / yr
PK
3.9
Software Development Engineer In TestSee 84 salaries from all locations

$140,958

 / yr
Friendly Consultants
2.9
Software Development Engineer In TestSee 73 salaries from all locations

$131,596

 / yr
Beyondsoft Group
3.2
Software Development Engineer In TestSee 59 salaries from all locations

$161,804

 / yr
Apple
4.2
Software Development Engineer - TestSee 49 salaries from all locations

$217,109

 / yr
Amazon
3.8
Software Development Engineer In TestSee 47 salaries from all locations

$190,558

 / yr
Workday
4.2
Software Development Engineer In TestSee 41 salaries from all locations

$188,581

 / yr

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RealNetworks
3.5
Software Development Engineer In TestSee 27 salaries from all locations

$191,557

 / yr
Informatica
4.1
Software Development Engineer In TestSee 20 salaries from all locations

$174,679

 / yr
Perigon Infotech
3.4
Software Development Engineer In TestSee 18 salaries from all locations

$125,914

 / yr
i2 Data Systems
1.0
Software Development Engineer In TestSee 17 salaries from all locations

$128,611

 / yr
Microsoft
4.3
Software Development Engineer (Test)See 16 salaries from all locations

$208,140

 / yr
Akamai
4.5
Software Development Engineer In TestSee 15 salaries from all locations

$169,817

 / yr
DocuSign
3.7
Software Development Engineer In TestSee 15 salaries from all locations

$187,968

 / yr
Riverpoint Management
3.0
Software Development Engineer In TestSee 14 salaries from all locations

$154,525

 / yr
Amensys
4.0
Software Development Engineer In TestSee 14 salaries from all locations

$115,546

 / yr
Populus Group
3.9
Software Development Engineer In TestSee 14 salaries from all locations

$70

 / hr
DataVisor
4.5
Software Development Engineer In TestSee 13 salaries from all locations

$140,886

 / yr
Guidewire
4.5
Software Development Engineer In TestSee 12 salaries from all locations

$179,592

 / yr
NMK Global
4.0
Software Development Engineer In TestSee 12 salaries from all locations

$143,014

 / yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Software Development Engineer In Test in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Software Development Engineer In Test in United States are Real Estate with a median total pay of $184,397, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $168,571, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $168,298, Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $157,464, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $154,362.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Real EstateReal Estate$184,397

    19% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$168,571

    11% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$168,298

    11% Higher than other industries

  • Restaurants & Food ServiceRestaurants & Food Service$157,464

    5% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$154,362

    3% Higher than other industries

Real Estate

The top paying company in Real Estate for Software Development Engineer In Test is Zillow.

ZillowZillow$184,397/yr

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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.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Software Test Engineer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$126,000

/yr

$120K | $6K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$90,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$130,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Test Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$165,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Test Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$47

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Test Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$8,058

/hr

$58 | $8K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$110,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$95,000

/yr

$85K | $10K

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Test Development Engineer

United States of America

 | <1 year

$105,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday

Software Development Engineer In Test pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Software Development Engineer In Test is $110,687 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Software Development Engineer In Test salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1702 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Software Development Engineer In Test employees.

The highest salary for a Software Development Engineer In Test in United States is $156,396 per year.

The lowest salary for a Software Development Engineer In Test in United States is $78,337 per year.

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