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Software Engineer in Test salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 16 open job postings for Software Engineer in Test roles at 8 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

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

Pay distribution

Software Engineer in Test: postings by posted pay16 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 16 bands from $100K to $180K. Median $145K; middle half $109K–$162K.Median $145K$100K$180K

Postings per pay band: $100K–$105K: 1; $105K–$110K: 4; $110K–$115K: 0; $115K–$120K: 1; $120K–$125K: 0; $125K–$130K: 0; $130K–$135K: 0; $135K–$140K: 1; $140K–$145K: 3; $145K–$150K: 0; $150K–$155K: 1; $155K–$160K: 0; $160K–$165K: 1; $165K–$170K: 0; $170K–$175K: 1; $175K–$180K: 3.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$109K median · $109K–$145K typical · 9 postingsMid level: middle half $109K–$145K, median $109K
  2. Senior$178K median · $162K–$178K typical · 5 postingsSenior: middle half $162K–$178K, median $178K

Companies hiring

  1. PayPal, Inc.$145K median · $145K–$178K typical · 6 postingsPayPal, Inc.: middle half $145K–$178K, median $145K
  2. RBC$109K median · $109K–$109K typical · 4 postingsRBC: middle half $109K–$109K, median $109K
  3. Abbott1 posting · too few to show pay
  4. Boston Dynamics, Inc.1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. PayPal, Inc. · $145K median · 6 postings
  2. RBC · $109K median · 4 postings

By location

  1. United States$145K median · $109K–$162K typical · 16 postingsUnited States: middle half $109K–$162K, median $145K
  2. California$145K median · $145K–$178K typical · 7 postingsCalifornia: middle half $145K–$178K, median $145K
  3. San Jose, CA$145K median · $145K–$178K typical · 6 postingsSan Jose, CA: middle half $145K–$178K, median $145K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $145K median, $109K–$170K typical, from 12 postings.

Newest Software Engineer in Test postings

  1. Software Engineer in TestAbbott · Lake Forest, CA · $68K–$136K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Software Engineer in TestSwoop · Minneapolis, MN · $115K–$160K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Staff Software Engineer in TestMercury Insurance · Remote · $101K–$204K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Software Engineer in Test - (Mobile)PayPal, Inc. · San Jose, CA · $117K–$173K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Software Engineer In TestRBC · United States · $109K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Engineer in Test make?

The median posted base pay for Software Engineer in Test jobs is $145K a year, from 16 job postings with pay at 8 companies.

What is the typical Software Engineer in Test pay range?

The middle half of postings list $109K–$162K. The top 10% list $178K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $109K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Software Engineer in Test jobs?

By median posted pay: PayPal, Inc. ($145K), RBC ($109K).

How does Software Engineer in Test pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Mid level $109K, Senior $178K.

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