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Software test engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$133,412
Average $133,412
Low $81,924
High $217,258

The average salary for a software test engineer is $133,412 per year in the United States and $5,600 cash bonus per year.3.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Software Test Engineer job openings in United States

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Thermo Fisher Scientific3.4out of 5 stars.
San Diego, CA
$31.00 - $38.50 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Software Test Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Bridgewater Associates
 
$425,000per year
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Invisible Technologies
 
$298,000per year
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GFiber
 
$267,000per year
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StubHub
 
$245,000per year
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Everpure
 
$228,000per year
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Riot Games
 
$220,040per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Test Engineers near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $135,766 per year
  2. Oxnard, CA
    $119,391 per year
  3. Philadelphia, PA
    $107,346 per year
  4. Huntsville, AL
    $106,158 per year
  5. Rochester, NY
    $103,415 per year

Where can a Software Test Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Test Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Software Test Engineer get paid in United States?

Junior Software Test Engineer

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Senior Software Test Engineer

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Average $125,807 per year