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Software test engineer salary in Raleigh, NC (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Test Engineer make in Raleigh, NC?

Average base salary

$123,189
8%
below national average
Average $123,189
Low $96,286
High $157,609

The average salary for a software test engineer is $123,189 per year in Raleigh, NC and $5,600 cash bonus per year.12 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 22, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Software Test Engineer in Raleigh, NC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Imcs Group
 
$187,200per year
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Everforth CyberCoders
 
$155,000per year
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Collibra
 
$148,500per year
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ServiceTitan
 
$132,200per year
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PSG Global Solutions
 
$119,496per year
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CAREER STAFFING
 
$118,400per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Test Engineers near Raleigh, NC

  1. Winston-Salem, NC
    $114,698 per year
  2. Morrisville, NC
    $108,720 per year
  3. Wilmington, NC
    $108,585 per year
  4. Wilson, NC
    $105,628 per year
  5. Durham, NC
    $100,586 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 Raleigh, NC?

Junior Software Test Engineer

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Average $46,919 per year

Senior Software Test Engineer

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Average $163,672 per year