The salary trajectory of a Software/Systems 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 Software/Systems Test Engineer at BAE Systems USA is $150,383 per year or $72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $235,938 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $119,570 (25th percentile) and $191,213 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by BAE Systems USA Software/Systems Test Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software/Systems Test Engineer professionals typically earn between $57 and $92 per hour.
Software/Systems Test Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,964 and $15,934 monthly.
Test Engineer I with an estimated total pay of $77K - $96K/yr