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Software test engineer salary in San Diego, CA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Test Engineer make in San Diego, CA?

Average base salary

$162,448
21%
above national average
Average $162,448
Low $107,018
High $246,588

The average salary for a software test engineer is $162,448 per year in San Diego, CA and $5,600 cash bonus per year.76 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 9, 2026).

Software Test Engineer job openings in San Diego, CA

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Software Test Automation Engin...
Intone Networks4.1out of 5 stars.
San Diego, CA
Contract
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Software Test Engineer in San Diego, CA

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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PlayStation
 
$202,245per year
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Kleinfelder
 
$194,408per year
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ClickUp
 
$191,250per year
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Apple
 
$182,784per year
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Aquent
 
$178,006per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Test Engineers near San Diego, CA

  1. San Mateo, CA
    $205,060 per year
  2. Mountain View, CA
    $179,408 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $167,925 per year
  4. Sunnyvale, CA
    $167,626 per year
  5. San Diego, CA
    $162,448 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 San Diego, CA?

Junior Software Test Engineer

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Average $74,165 per year

Senior Software Test Engineer

Job openings
Average $153,389 per year