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Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for Sr Test Engineer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $132,901, Insurance with a median total pay of $128,804, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $123,870 and Information Technology with a median total pay of $109,246.
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Sr Test Engineer is Northwestern Mutual.
Sr Test Engineer: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
How much does Sr Test Engineer make?
Total pay range
$112K - $170K/yr
$137K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$92K - $133K/yrBase pay
$20K - $38K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025284 Salaries submitted
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Frequently asked questions about Sr Test Engineer salaries
The average salary for Sr Test Engineer is $137,445 per year or $66 per hour, with top earners making up to $205,217 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $112,387 (25th percentile) to $170,180 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 284 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Sr Test Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Sr Test Engineer is $170,180 per year, $14,182 per month or $82 per hour.
The lowest salary for Sr Test Engineer is $112,387 per year, $9,366 per month or $54 per hour.
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
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.
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