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Software Engineer in Test salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 7 open job postings for Software Engineer in Test roles in California, updated Sep 30, 2026.
- Median base pay$144,900a year
- Typical range$144,900–$178,200Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$178,200and above
- Postings7with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Software Engineer in Test postings in California
- Software Engineer in TestAbbott · Lake Forest, CA · $68K–$136K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
- Software Engineer in Test - (Mobile)PayPal, Inc. · San Jose, CA · $117K–$173K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
- Software Engineer in Test - (Mobile)PayPal, Inc. · San Jose, CA · $117K–$173K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
- Senior Software Engineer in TestPayPal, Inc. · San Jose, CA · $144K–$213K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
- Senior Software Engineer in TestPayPal, Inc. · San Jose, CA · $144K–$213K/yr · Posted Jun 24, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Software Engineer in Test make in California?
The median posted base pay for Software Engineer in Test jobs in California is $145K a year, from 7 job postings with pay at 2 companies.
What is the typical Software Engineer in Test pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $145K–$178K. The top 10% list $178K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $102K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Software Engineer in Test jobs?
The median here is $145K, against $145K across all 16 postings for the role.
How many Software Engineer in Test jobs in California list pay?
7 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.