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Software Test Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Software Test Engineer roles in California, updated Sep 30, 2026.

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

Newest Software Test Engineer postings in California

  1. Staff Software Test Engineer, Embedded SystemsOrthoclinical · Remote · $140K–$160K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Intern - Software Test Engineer - 2026Motorola Solutions · Los Angeles, CA · $28.60–$33.79/hr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Sr Software Test Engineer (Hybrid - San Diego, CA)Insulet Corporation · San Diego, CA · $107K–$160K/yr · Posted Jun 24, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Intern - Software Test Engineer - 2026Motorola Solutions · Los Angeles, CA · $28.60–$33.79/hr · Posted May 12, 2026ApplyView posting
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Software Test Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$135K median · $97.6K–$150K typical · 61 postingsUnited States: middle half $97.6K–$150K, median $135K
  2. Virginia$102K median · $100K–$140K typical · 4 postingsVirginia: middle half $100K–$140K, median $102K
  3. Canada$120K median · $120K–$176K typical · 4 postingsCanada: middle half $120K–$176K, median $120K
  4. Alabama$122K median · $97.6K–$142K typical · 3 postingsAlabama: middle half $97.6K–$142K, median $122K
  5. Huntsville, AL$122K median · $97.6K–$142K typical · 3 postingsHuntsville, AL: middle half $97.6K–$142K, median $122K
  6. Remote$148K median · $140K–$150K typical · 6 postingsRemote: middle half $140K–$150K, median $148K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Test Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Software Test Engineer jobs in California is $31.19/hr ($64.9K/yr), from 4 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $31.19–$64.18/hr. The top 10% list $150K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $64.9K or less.

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

The median here is $31.19/hr ($64.9K/yr), against $135K across all 66 postings for the role.

How many Software Test Engineer jobs in California list pay?

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

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