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Software test engineer salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Test Engineer make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$195,696
46%
above national average
Average $195,696
Low $160,056
High $239,272

The average salary for a software test engineer is $195,696 per year in New York, NY and $5,600 cash bonus per year.344 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 27, 2026).

Software Test Engineer job openings in New York, NY

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Software Test Engineer
Persistent Systems LLC3.5out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$106,000 - $133,000 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Test Engineer in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
StubHub
 
$242,500per year
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Infinity Consulting Solutions
 
$213,200per year
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The Walt Disney Company
 
$206,300per year
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MongoDB
 
$203,500per year
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Selby Jennings
 
$189,375per year
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Imcs Group
 
$182,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Test Engineers near New York, NY

  1. New York, NY
    $195,696 per year
  2. Buffalo, NY
    $122,033 per year
  3. Rochester, NY
    $103,415 per year
  4. Syracuse, NY
    $98,011 per year
  5. Binghamton, NY
    $77,956 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 New York, NY?

Junior Software Test Engineer

Job openings
Average $79,561 per year

Senior Software Test Engineer

Job openings
Average $48,981 per year