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Software Development Engineer in Test salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 12 open job postings for Software Development Engineer in Test roles in California, updated Oct 1, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Software Development Engineer in Test postings in California

  1. Senior Software Development Engineer in TestPlayStation Global · Remote · $216K–$275K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Principal Software Development Engineer in TestSaviynt · Milpitas, CA · $160K–$170K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Senior Software Development Engineer in Test - Verification And ValidationZoox · Foster City, CA · $176K–$238K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Software Development Engineer in Test, MobileADUS-Adobe Inc. · San Jose, CA · $139K–$258K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Software Development Engineer in TestADUS-Adobe Inc. · San Jose, CA · $139K–$258K/yr · Posted Jun 24, 2026ApplyView posting
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Software Development Engineer in Test pay in other places

  1. United States$125K median · $119K–$183K typical · 34 postingsUnited States: middle half $119K–$183K, median $125K
  2. Colorado$118K median · $118K–$118K typical · 7 postingsColorado: middle half $118K–$118K, median $118K
  3. Denver, CO$118K median · $118K–$118K typical · 5 postingsDenver, CO: middle half $118K–$118K, median $118K
  4. Texas$119K median · $119K–$140K typical · 4 postingsTexas: middle half $119K–$140K, median $119K
  5. Plano, TX$119K median · $119K–$140K typical · 4 postingsPlano, TX: middle half $119K–$140K, median $119K
  6. Illinois$119K median · $119K–$119K typical · 3 postingsIllinois: middle half $119K–$119K, median $119K
  7. Canada$150K median · $106K–$163K typical · 3 postingsCanada: middle half $106K–$163K, median $150K
  8. San Jose, CA$198K median · $145K–$198K typical · 3 postingsSan Jose, CA: middle half $145K–$198K, median $198K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Development Engineer in Test make in California?

The median posted base pay for Software Development Engineer in Test jobs in California is $165K a year, from 12 job postings with pay at 9 companies.

What is the typical Software Development Engineer in Test pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $125K–$198K. The top 10% list $207K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $115K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Software Development Engineer in Test jobs?

The median here is $165K, against $140K across all 41 postings for the role.

How many Software Development Engineer in Test jobs in California list pay?

12 open postings at 9 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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