The salary trajectory of a Test Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Test Engineer at Applied Optoelectronics is $112,368 per year or $54 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $177,862 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $88,853 (25th percentile) and $143,521 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by Applied Optoelectronics Test Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Test Engineer professionals typically earn between $43 and $69 per hour.
Test Engineer professionals typically earn between $7,404 and $11,960 monthly.
Test Engineer with an estimated total pay of $81K - $121K/yr