Software Development Test Engineer
Annual salary range
₹3.2 Lakhs - ₹21.4 Lakhs
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Filter salaries bySoftware Development Test Engineer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 297
latest salaries
• updated:
5 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Software Development Test Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(28
salaries)
|  ₹2 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
2
years
(63
salaries)
| ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹17.7 L/yr |
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3
years
(82
salaries)
| ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
4
years
(55
salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
5
years
(38
salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
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Software Development Test Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹3.2
Lakhs to ₹21.4
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 8 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
297 latest salaries received
from Software Development Test Engineer.
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Software Development Test Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Software Development Test Engineer Salary
1 - 7
years
exp.
(212
salaries)
| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹21.4 L/yr |
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Quality Assurance
Software Development Test Engineer Salary
1 - 5
years
exp.
(8
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Software Development Test Engineers
1d ago
Apexon
Software Development Test Engineer
3 years exp.
6d ago
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America
Software Development Test Engineer
5 years exp.
1w ago
TeamLease Edtech
Software Development Test Engineer
2 years exp.
1w ago
Infogain
Software Development Test Engineer
5 years exp.
1w ago
HCLTech
Software Development Test Engineer
4 years exp.
2w ago
CSR Electronologies
Software Development Test Engineer
3 years exp.
2w ago
Clover Bay Technologies
Software Development Test Engineer
2 years exp.
2w ago
Riseom Solutions
Software Development Test Engineer
3 years exp.
3w ago
PwC
Software Development Test Engineer
3 years exp.
3w ago
Real Time Data Services
Software Development Test Engineer
4 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
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5 -
10
yrs
exp.
(19 salaries)
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₹9.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | |
1 -
4
yrs
exp.
(8 salaries)
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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr | |
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3 -
5
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹7.8 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr | |
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3
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹5.1 L/yr | |
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5
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹13.8 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr | |
1 -
6
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹5.1 L/yr | |
2 -
6
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr | |
1 -
3
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr | |
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3 -
4
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr | |
3 -
5
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹10 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr | |
Software Development Test Engineer Jobs in India
Software Development Test Engineer
· 1-5 years
American Express Global Business Travel
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Software Development Test Engineer
· 4-9 years
Nielseniq India
₹20
L/yr
- ₹35
L/yr
Pune
Software Development Test Engineer
· 3-4 years
The Depository Trust Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹17.8 L/yr |
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Software Development Test Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Software Development Test Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Software Development Test Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr |
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Pune
Software Development Test Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr |
Chennai
Software Development Test Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr |
Mumbai
Software Development Test Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr |
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Software Development Test Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Software Development Test Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr |
Software Product Software Development Test Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr |
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Internet Software Development Test Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Software Development Test Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr |
Financial Services Software Development Test Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Software Development Test Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Software Development Test Engineer in India?
Salary for a Software Development Test Engineer in India ranges between ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹21.4 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 297 latest salaries received from various Software Development Test Engineers across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Software Development Test Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Software Development Test Engineer in India is around ₹3.2 Lakhs per year (₹26.7k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Software Development Test Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Software Development Test Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Software Development Test Engineer can earn is ₹30.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.5L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Software Development Test Engineer in India?
- Hardware & Networking - ₹6.3 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- FinTech - ₹0.9 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 34.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 27.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Software Development Test Engineer in India?
- Pune - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.9 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 35.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹3.5 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 22.6 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Software Development Test Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Software Development Test Engineer based on 8 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- Automation Testing
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