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Software test engineer salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does a Software Test Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$109,260
17%
below national average
Average $109,260
Low $74,948
High $159,281

The average salary for a software test engineer is $109,260 per year in Chicago, IL and $5,600 cash bonus per year.49 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 9, 2026).

Software Test Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Lead Software Test Engineer
Caterpillar3.8out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$128,470 - $208,770 a year
Full-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Test Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The Judge Group
 
$202,500per year
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Mitchell/Martin Inc.
 
$175,000per year
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Diversified Services Network
 
$157,500per year
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Everforth CyberCoders
 
$155,000per year
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ActiveCampaign
 
$151,250per year
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Brooksource
 
$150,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Test Engineers near Chicago, IL

  1. Lisle, IL
    $125,099 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $109,260 per year
  3. Rockford, IL
    $85,276 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 Chicago, IL?

Junior Software Test Engineer

Job openings
Average $52,441 per year

Senior Software Test Engineer

Job openings
Average $122,573 per year