Software Engineer in Test salary

The median Software Engineer in Test salary in the US is $126k to $186k per year, based on 16 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

Updated 2026-07-27. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.

These figures come from current postings, not survey self-reports, so they track what employers are actually offering right now.

Lower (25th pct)
$99k
Typical (median)
$126k–$186k
Upper (75th pct)
$205k
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Common questions

What is the average Software Engineer in Test salary?

The median Software Engineer in Test salary in the US is $126k to $186k per year, based on 16 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

What is the salary range for a Software Engineer in Test?

Most Software Engineer in Test roles in the US fall between $99k (25th percentile) and $205k (75th percentile), measured from current openings.

How is this Software Engineer in Test salary calculated?

It is calculated from 16 active Software Engineer in Test job postings in the US that publish a salary range, not from survey self-reports. The figures refresh as new roles are posted.

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