What are the main factors that influence a Testing Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Testing Engineer's salary?

A Testing Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Testing Engineer (0-2 years)earns $72,909, a Test Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $82,032, a Test Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $114,931, a Test Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,692, a Test Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $151,507,

What are the highest paying states for a Testing Engineer?

Testing Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Testing Engineer roles are District of Columbia $79,541, California $79,239, Massachusetts $78,183. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Testing Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Testing Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Quality Testing and Methods Engineer III: $100,790; Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer III: $100,780; Lead Software Testing Engineer: $96,986; Assistant Testing and Commissioning Engineer: $90,773; Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II: $89,190.

Testing Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Testing Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Testing Engineer in Delaware is $72,917 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Testing Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,916
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,845 to $78,151
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,227

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Testing Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,151	$6,513	$1,503	$38
Average	$72,917	$6,076	$1,402	$35
25th Percentile	$67,845	$5,654	$1,305	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Testing Engineer Salaries

A Testing Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Testing Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Testing Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $72,909
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,032
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,931
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,692
Expert (over 8 years): $151,507

Levels	Salary
Testing E... Level Testing Engineer	$72,909
Test Engi... Level Testing Engineer	$82,032
Test Engi... Level Testing Engineer	$114,931
Test Engi... Level Testing Engineer	$138,692
Test Engi... Level Testing Engineer	$151,507

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How Do Testing Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Testing Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,541.
California: $79,239.
Massachusetts: $78,183.

District of Columbia $79,541 California $79,239 Massachusetts $78,183 Washington $77,896 New Jersey $77,867 Alaska $77,767 Connecticut $76,775 New York $76,373

Hawaii $75,087 Rhode Island $74,483 Maryland $74,074 Minnesota $73,514 Colorado $73,298 Illinois $73,226 Oregon $72,953 Delaware $72,752

New Hampshire $72,626 Virginia $72,343 Pennsylvania $71,516 Nevada $71,100 North Dakota $70,963 Michigan $70,748 Wisconsin $70,669 Vermont $70,511

Texas $70,072 Maine $70,044 Arizona $70,001 Ohio $69,950 Georgia $69,289 Indiana $68,959 Wyoming $68,894 Utah $68,794

Iowa $68,751 Kansas $68,406 Louisiana $68,305 North Carolina $68,269 Missouri $68,255 Florida $67,975 Montana $67,824 Nebraska $67,680

Kentucky $67,601 South Carolina $67,314 Tennessee $67,134 Idaho $67,062 New Mexico $66,538 Oklahoma $66,423 Alabama $65,999 South Dakota $65,288

Arkansas $64,900 West Virginia $64,692 Mississippi $64,067

Top Paying Cities for Testing Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $75,295
Little Creek: $74,598
Magnolia: $74,907

Lincoln, DE $75,295 Little Creek, DE $74,598 Magnolia, DE $74,907 Milford, DE $75,295 Marydel, DE $74,318 Millsboro, DE $75,295 Millville, DE $75,798 Milton, DE $75,295

Nassau, DE $75,295 Ocean View, DE $75,798 Rehoboth Beach, DE $75,798 Seaford, DE $74,505 Selbyville, DE $75,798 Smyrna, DE $74,232 Viola, DE $74,907 Woodside, DE $74,692

Bear, DE $73,686 Newark, DE $73,715 Claymont, DE $73,772 Delaware City, DE $73,715 Hockessin, DE $73,772 Kirkwood, DE $73,715 Middletown, DE $74,081 Montchanin, DE $73,772

New Castle, DE $73,772 Odessa, DE $74,182 Port Penn, DE $73,514 Rockland, DE $73,772 Saint Georges, DE $73,715 Townsend, DE $74,074 Winterthur, DE $73,772 Lewes, DE $75,295

Wilmington, DE $73,772 Dover, DE $74,562 Dover Afb, DE $74,735 Bethany Beach, DE $75,798 Bethel, DE $74,505 Bridgeville, DE $75,295 Camden Wyoming, DE $74,641 Cheswold, DE $74,390

Clayton, DE $74,203 Dagsboro, DE $75,798 Delmar, DE $74,505 Ellendale, DE $75,295 Felton, DE $75,295 Fenwick Island, DE $75,798 Frankford, DE $75,798 Frederica, DE $75,295

Georgetown, DE $75,295 Greenwood, DE $75,295 Harbeson, DE $75,295 Harrington, DE $75,295 Hartly, DE $74,167 Houston, DE $75,295 Kenton, DE $74,203 Laurel, DE $74,505

Yorklyn, DE $73,772

Testing Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Testing Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$67,845

Average $72,917/year

$78,151

$5,654

Average $6,076/month

$6,513

$1,305

Average $1,402/week

$1,503

$33

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,151	$6,513	$1,503	$38
Average	$72,917	$6,076	$1,402	$35
25th Percentile	$67,845	$5,654	$1,305	$33

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