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Senior test engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Senior Test Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$131,341
Average $131,341
Low $88,339
High $195,275

The average salary for a senior test engineer is $131,341 per year in the United States. 1.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Senior Test Engineer job openings in United States

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Senior Production Test Enginee...
Raytheon3.9out of 5 stars.
McKinney, TX
$86,800 - $165,200 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Test Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The Global Edge Consultants
 
$480,000per year
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QUANTITECH
 
$416,000per year
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Block
 
$314,500per year
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Tekberry
 
$301,600per year
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ITT Inc.
 
$260,000per year
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Samsung Research America
 
$247,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Test Engineers near United States

  1. Costa Mesa, CA
    $166,192 per year
  2. San Jose, CA
    $150,716 per year
  3. Colorado Springs, CO
    $143,478 per year
  4. Fremont, CA
    $141,936 per year
  5. Irvine, CA
    $141,085 per year

Where can a Senior Test Engineer earn more?

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