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Software test engineer salary in Boston, MA, 2026

How much does a Software Test Engineer make in Boston, MA?

Average base salary

$142,023
6%
above national average
Average $142,023
Low $91,375
High $220,746

The average salary for a software test engineer is $142,023 per year in Boston, MA and $5,600 cash bonus per year.29 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 24, 2026).

Software Test Engineer job openings in Boston, MA

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Senior Engineer, Test Automati...
Care Access2.3out of 5 stars.
Boston, MA
$130,000 - $180,000 a year
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Highest paying companies for Software Test Engineer in Boston, MA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Fidelity TalentSource
 
$190,528per year
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Klaviyo
 
$190,000per year
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General Motors (GM)
 
$187,950per year
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Red Hat
 
$167,715per year
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The Hollister Group
 
$156,000per year
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Everforth CyberCoders
 
$155,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Test Engineers near Boston, MA

  1. Wilmington, MA
    $143,737 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $142,023 per year
  3. Cambridge, MA
    $139,476 per year
  4. Tewksbury, MA
    $137,139 per year
  5. Natick, MA
    $124,719 per year

Where can a Software Test Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Software Test Engineer get paid in Boston, MA?

Junior Software Test Engineer

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Average $76,008 per year

Senior Software Test Engineer

Job openings
Average $118,416 per year