Caterpillar employees working as Engineer - Test/Validation in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is in line with the average of Engineer - Test/Validation professionals at Caterpillar worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Engineer - Test/Validation 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 Engineer - Test/Validation at Caterpillar is $127,700 per year or $61 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $203,095 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $100,753 (25th percentile) and $163,544 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by Caterpillar Engineer - Test/Validation professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Engineer - Test/Validation professionals typically earn between $48 and $79 per hour.
Engineer - Test/Validation professionals typically earn between $8,396 and $13,629 monthly.