Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Recent salaries shared by Senior Software Test Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Senior Software Test Engineer
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4-6 years
$118K/yr
($118K • $0)
San Diego, CA
submitted on Sep 3, 2025
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
Senior Software Test Engineer
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1-3 years
$158K/yr
($139K • $19K)
Austin, TX
submitted on Aug 26, 2025
$158K/yr
$139K • $19K
Senior Software Test Engineer
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10-14 years
$191K/yr
($151K • $40K)
South San Francisco, CA
submitted on Aug 14, 2025
$191K/yr
$151K • $40K
Senior Software Test Engineer
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10-14 years
$96K - $110K/yr
Huntsville, AL
submitted on Aug 7, 2025
$96K - $110K/yr
Senior Software Test Engineer
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15+ years
$113K/yr
($113K • $0)
Redmond, WA
submitted on Aug 7, 2025
$113K/yr
$113K • $0
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Senior Software Test Engineer
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15+ years
$113K - $131K/yr
Walpole, MA
submitted on Jun 18, 2025
$113K - $131K/yr
Senior Software Test Engineer
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4-6 years
$235K/yr
($180K • $55K)
Newark, CA
submitted on Jun 14, 2025
$235K/yr
$180K • $55K
Senior Software Test Engineer
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15+ years
$101K - $119K/yr
Greenville, NC
submitted on Jun 1, 2025
$101K - $119K/yr
Senior Software Test Engineer
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7-9 years
$115K/yr
($115K • $0)
Schaumburg, IL
submitted on Jun 1, 2025
$115K/yr
$115K • $0
Senior Software Test Engineer
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7-9 years
$113K/yr
($113K • $0)
Boston, MA
submitted on May 29, 2025
$113K/yr
$113K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Senior Software Test Engineer in United States are Education with a median total pay of $203,772, Financial Services with a median total pay of $152,144, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $148,916, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $135,789, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $135,767.
Education
The top paying company in Education for Senior Software Test Engineer is Coursera.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Software Test Engineer salaries
The average salary for Senior Software Test Engineer is $160,684 per year or $77 per hour, with top earners making up to $240,263 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $131,148 (25th percentile) to $199,068 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1791 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Software Test Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Senior Software Test Engineer is $199,068 per year, $16,589 per month or $96 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Software Test Engineer is $131,148 per year, $10,929 per month or $63 per hour.