The salary trajectory of a a Software 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 Engineer at Test is $6,720 per year or $3 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $12,150 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $5,500 (25th percentile) and $8,367 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 22 salaries submitted by Test Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.