Startup Software Development Engineer in Test Salary

Startups pay Software Development Engineers in Test a median salary of $141,891 per year. Based on 109 Software Development Engineer in Test job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $79,003 and $199,142, with an average of $142,431.

95th Percentile
$199,142
Average
$142,431
Range
$79,003 - $199,142
Sample Size
109
Last updated August 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Software Development Engineer in Test Compensation Trends

Track how Software Development Engineer in Test compensation has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages for Software Development Engineer in Test positions in the startup ecosystem.

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