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Software test engineer salary in California, 2026

How much does a Software Test Engineer make in California?

Average base salary

$163,249
22%
above national average
Average $163,249
Low $107,484
High $247,945

The average salary for a software test engineer is $163,249 per year in California and $5,600 cash bonus per year.966 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Software Test Engineer job openings in California

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ATE Test Development Engineer
Broadcom3.8out of 5 stars.
San Jose, CA
$121,900 - $195,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Software Test Engineer in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Indotronix International Corp
 
$295,360per year
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GFiber
 
$267,000per year
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First tek
 
$260,000per year
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StubHub
 
$247,500per year
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IBM
 
$234,329per year
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Cimarron Software Services Inc
 
$233,750per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Test Engineers near California

  1. San Mateo, CA
    $205,268 per year
  2. Mountain View, CA
    $179,408 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $167,761 per year
  4. Sunnyvale, CA
    $166,946 per year
  5. San Diego, CA
    $162,758 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 California?

Junior Software Test Engineer

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Senior Software Test Engineer

Job openings
Average $157,763 per year