Software Test Engineer salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$100,525
$11,349
Additional Cash Compensation
$111,874
Total Compensation
Median: 95,000
Min: $55K
Max: $175K
How Much Does a Software Test Engineer Make in US?
The average salary for a Software Test Engineer in US is $100,525. The average additional cash compensation for a Software Test Engineer in US is $11,349. The average total compensation for a Software Test Engineer in US is $111,874. Software Test Engineer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Software Test Engineer employees in US.
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Salary Insights
Software Test Engineer Salary by gender
The average Software Test Engineer salary for women is $106,641 and the average Software Test Engineer salary for men is $99,843.
Software Test Engineer Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Software Test Engineer with 7+ years of experience is $115,921. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $88,000.
Software Test Engineer Salary ranges
The most common Software Test Engineer salary in US is between $100k - $110k.
Average Dev + Engineer salaries in US
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Wordpress Developer | $71,129 | Min: $55K Max: $96K |
Junior Web Developer | $75,699 | Min: $64K Max: $93K |
Web Developer | $78,608 | Min: $72K Max: $84K |
Implementation Specialist | $78,995 | Min: $38K Max: $235K |
Junior Software Developer | $82,749 | Min: $77K Max: $95K |
QA Analyst | $84,126 | Min: $42K Max: $175K |
Network Engineer | $86,626 | Min: $78K Max: $105K |
App Developer | $88,326 | Min: $79K Max: $120K |
Test Engineer | $88,826 | Min: $81K Max: $115K |
RPA Developer | $89,414 | Min: $80K Max: $127K |
Junior Software Engineer | $90,253 | Min: $42K Max: $165K |
IT Engineer | $90,499 | Min: $75K Max: $117K |
Application Engineer | $90,886 | Min: $80K Max: $121K |
React Developer | $93,048 | Min: $85K Max: $120K |
Design Engineer | $94,330 | Min: $83K Max: $116K |
Tableau Developer | $94,349 | Min: $87K Max: $121K |
Full Stack Developer | $94,361 | Min: $85K Max: $119K |
Back End Developer | $95,176 | Min: $87K Max: $104K |
Java Developer | $95,216 | Min: $87K Max: $116K |
SQL Developer | $96,485 | Min: $89K Max: $119K |
Blockchain Developer | $96,708 | Min: $90K Max: $122K |
QA Engineer | $98,305 | Min: $40K Max: $210K |
Power BI Developer | $100,015 | Min: $95K Max: $107K |
Software Test Engineer | $100,525 | Min: $55K Max: $175K |
Robotics Engineer | $100,526 | Min: $89K Max: $138K |
AWS Developer | $101,157 | Min: $92K Max: $132K |
Javascript Developer | $102,449 | Min: $84K Max: $119K |
Python Developer | $102,598 | Min: $95K Max: $117K |
Database Developer | $102,840 | Min: $90K Max: $150K |
Aerospace Engineer | $103,572 | Min: $94K Max: $120K |
AI Engineer | $106,407 | Min: $80K Max: $145K |
Front End Developer | $109,055 | Min: $37K Max: $330K |
Cloud Engineer | $109,862 | Min: $102K Max: $141K |
Cloud Security Engineer | $110,768 | Min: $95K Max: $144K |
Cybersecurity Engineer | $111,195 | Min: $100K Max: $127K |
Automation Engineer | $111,281 | Min: $10K Max: $240K |
Android Developer | $111,497 | Min: $60K Max: $310K |
Salesforce Developer | $113,227 | Min: $55K Max: $221K |
Game Developer | $116,715 | Min: $65K Max: $214K |
iOS Developer | $118,367 | Min: $52K Max: $391K |
Senior Systems Engineer | $120,524 | Min: $110K Max: $160K |
Business Intelligence Developer | $122,000 | Min: $122K Max: $122K |
Systems Engineer | $123,317 | Min: $65K Max: $221K |
Data Engineer | $124,138 | Min: $50K Max: $275K |
Sales Engineer | $125,498 | Min: $55K Max: $305K |
Senior Software Developer | $126,640 | Min: $112K Max: $150K |
Software Developer | $126,689 | Min: $88K Max: $246K |
Security Engineer | $126,836 | Min: $61K Max: $280K |
Site Reliability Engineer | $129,405 | Min: $70K Max: $300K |
Quant Developer | $130,909 | Min: $127K Max: $142K |
Database Administrator | $131,093 | Min: $69K Max: $260K |
QA Manager | $131,198 | Min: $78K Max: $260K |
DevOps Engineer | $132,824 | Min: $50K Max: $325K |
Hardware Engineer | $135,442 | Min: $64K Max: $253K |
Senior Data Engineer | $136,569 | Min: $90K Max: $254K |
Software Engineer | $140,052 | Min: $60K Max: $325K |
Data Architect | $145,235 | Min: $70K Max: $279K |
Senior Software Engineer | $150,688 | Min: $70K Max: $366K |
Lead Software Engineer | $152,541 | Min: $44K Max: $450K |
Machine Learning Engineer | $152,812 | Min: $87K Max: $278K |
Data Engineering Manager | $162,386 | Min: $110K Max: $279K |
Engineering Manager | $168,005 | Min: $77K Max: $531K |
Principal Software Engineer | $168,664 | Min: $86K Max: $375K |
Director of Software Engineering | $191,912 | Min: $111K Max: $420K |
Vice President of Engineering | $221,724 | Min: $144K Max: $500K |
CTO (Chief Technology Officer) | $222,266 | Min: $80K Max: $575K |
CIO (Chief Information Officer) | $226,216 | Min: $96K Max: $400K |
Career Info
Software Test Engineer jobs in US

Software Engineer in Test (Performance Testing Engineer) (Aspire)
+39
We're Aspire, a ServiceTitan companyWe're Aspire, the leading SaaS provider for commercial landscaping, snow and ice removal, and janitorial businesses. Acquired by ServiceTitan in 2021, the world's leading provider of software for the trades, our cloud-based business management system enables contractors to grow their business, streamline operations, provide insights, and ultimately impress their customers. When you join our team, you'll be a

Lead Software Engineer in Test
+15
Disney's Entertainment and ESPN Technology division is a newly formed technology epicenter which combines Disney's tradition of bold innovation and creativity to directly deliver compelling content to hundreds of millions of people all around the world. Comprised of Disney's international media businesses and the Company's various streaming services, the DEE Technology segment aligns technology, content, and distribution platforms to expand the

Senior Structural Test Engineer
+36
Company Overview:
A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Meeting the needs of a growing demand for space infrastructure, our rockets will revolutionize how we connect and communicate on Earth by getting satellites to space. We have developed a vertically integrated technology platform in which we leverage additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous

Senior Mechanical Test Engineer
+36
Company Overview:
A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Meeting the needs of a growing demand for space infrastructure, our rockets will revolutionize how we connect and communicate on Earth by getting satellites to space. We have developed a vertically integrated technology platform in which we leverage additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous

Propulsion Test Engineer II
+36
Company Overview:
We invented a new approach to design, build, and fly our own rockets, starting with Terran 1 – the world’s first 3D printed rocket and Terran R our reusable next generation 3D printed rocket.
Using our vertically integrated technology platform, leveraging additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics to deliver superiority over traditional aerospace manufacturing methods, we’re disrupting 60 years of

Propulsion Test Engineer I
+36
Company Overview:
We invented a new approach to design, build, and fly our own rockets, starting with Terran 1 – the world’s first 3D printed rocket and Terran R our reusable next generation 3D printed rocket.
Using our vertically integrated technology platform, leveraging additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics to deliver superiority over traditional aerospace manufacturing methods, we’re disrupting 60 years of

Structures Test Engineer II
+36
Company Overview:
A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Meeting the needs of a growing demand for space infrastructure, our rockets will revolutionize how we connect and communicate on Earth by getting satellites to space. We have developed a vertically integrated technology platform in which we leverage additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous

Avionics Test Engineer
+36
Company Overview:
A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Meeting the needs of a growing demand for space infrastructure, our rockets will revolutionize how we connect and communicate on Earth by getting satellites to space. We have developed a vertically integrated technology platform in which we leverage additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous

Senior Propulsion Test Engineer
+36
Company Overview:
A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Meeting the needs of a growing demand for space infrastructure, our rockets will revolutionize how we connect and communicate on Earth by getting satellites to space. We have developed a vertically integrated technology platform in which we leverage additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous

Firmware Test Engineer
+44
Fluidra is seeking a Firmware Test Engineer I that will join the Engineering team at our West Coast office in Carlsbad, CA.
WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
The Firmware Test Engineer I ’s core responsibility is the verification and validation of firmware and software developed for Fluidra products. This role encompasses developing validation and characterization strategy and methods, preparing and executing test plans, and developing required tools to

Lead Components/Fluids Test Engineer
+36
Company Overview:
A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Meeting the needs of a growing demand for space infrastructure, our rockets will revolutionize how we connect and communicate on Earth by getting satellites to space. We have developed a vertically integrated technology platform in which we leverage additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous

Senior Fluid Systems Test Engineer
+36
Company Overview:
A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Meeting the needs of a growing demand for space infrastructure, our rockets will revolutionize how we connect and communicate on Earth by getting satellites to space. We have developed a vertically integrated technology platform in which we leverage additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous
Skills that affect Software Test Engineer salaries in US
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Average Software Test Engineer Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Software Test Engineer make the most at companies with 11-50 employees, earning $108,700 on average.
Recent Software Test Engineer salaries in US
$83,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Test Engineer reported a yearly salary of $83,000 with +$3,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Salt Lake City, UT
$78,500
Yearly Salary
A Software Test Engineer reported a yearly salary of $78,500
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Atlanta, GA
$132,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior QA Engineer reported a yearly salary of $132,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
New York City, NY
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A System Experience SDET reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$25,000 in additional cash compensation
< 1 Year of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
San Diego, CA
$152,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Development Test Engineer reported a yearly salary of $152,000 with +$70,640 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Remote
$175,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineering Manager reported a yearly salary of $175,000 with +$17,500 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Orange County
$175,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Test Engineer reported a yearly salary of $175,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
San Francisco, CA
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Test Engineer reported a yearly salary of $110,000 with +$11,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
1,000+ Employees
Remote
$96,000
Yearly Salary
A Test Engineer II reported a yearly salary of $96,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Greater Boulder Area
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior QA Engineer reported a yearly salary of $110,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Greater Denver Area