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Software test engineer salary in Austin, TX, 2026

How much does a Software Test Engineer make in Austin, TX?

Average base salary

$100,954
24%
below national average
Average $100,954
Low $64,868
High $157,114

The average salary for a software test engineer is $100,954 per year in Austin, TX and $5,600 cash bonus per year.79 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 27, 2026).

Software Test Engineer job openings in Austin, TX

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Senior SDET
Qode
Austin, TX
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Software Test Engineer in Austin, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
PlayStation
 
$207,850per year
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Arm
 
$184,100per year
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NVIDIA
 
$176,625per year
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Caribou
 
$172,500per year
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Jabil
 
$169,800per year
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Procore
 
$167,390per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Test Engineers near Austin, TX

  1. Fort Worth, TX
    $153,898 per year
  2. Westlake, TX
    $135,663 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $108,083 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $100,954 per year
  5. Irving, TX
    $97,581 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 Austin, TX?

Junior Software Test Engineer

Job openings
Average $69,378 per year

Senior Software Test Engineer

Job openings
Average $126,505 per year