IBM Test Engineer Salaries by 800+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 8 years exp.

₹3.5 Lakhs - ₹13.3 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

47% more than the average Test Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 1 - 8 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Test Engineer Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (636 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
Quality Assurance Test Engineer Salary 2 - 7 years exp. (30 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Test Engineer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (20 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 23 Mar 2025

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Infosys Test Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (11.8k salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr 46% less	15 job openings
Wipro Test Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (4.7k salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr 39% less	109 job openings
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TCS Test Engineer Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (3.6k salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr 35% less
Tech Mahindra Test Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (2.6k salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr 36% less	2 job openings
HCLTech Test Engineer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (1.5k salaries)	₹1.4 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr 38% less	1 job opening
Cognizant Test Engineer Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (1.4k salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 17% less
Accenture Test Engineer Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (1.3k salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr 23% less	1 job opening
Capgemini Test Engineer Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (1.3k salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr 15% less	2 job openings
UST Test Engineer Salary 1 - 6 years exp. (265 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr 17% less
HCL Group Test Engineer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (219 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr 43% less

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Test Engineer salary at IBM ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹13.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 809 latest salaries received from various employees of IBM.

Experience wise IBM Test Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 23 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (49 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr
2 years (120 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr
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3 years (278 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr
4 years (229 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr
5 years (78 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹13.6 L/yr
6 years (46 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr
7 years (4 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
8 years (5 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

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Test Engineer

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Test Analyst

2 - 11 years exp.

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Test Lead

6 - 15 years exp.

59% hike

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Top skills at IBM for Test Engineer

Linux Python Automation Testing Test Engineering Troubleshooting Debugging SQL Test Cases Perl Agile Software Testing Java Open Source Test Planning KVM

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• posted on 11 Feb 2025

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...king with, generally a nice company with very convenient workspace and culture . No strict timings ,Salary is Good 👍🏻

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Medical insurance and other benefits are average. No cab facility for us . Most of team members reporting that they have less work life balance and additional working hours.

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Lot of projects available to engage people. More Onsite opportunity .

Job security - Good

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Skills are under utilized due to project pressure. Salary is low compared to market standard and appraisal takes lot of time. Insurance policy is poor.

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Pros - Beuatiful Place to work for -Great work culture and more innovative projects all around

Skill development - Excellent

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... any calendar year - Although you perform well they will demotivate you to stop giving hike - They will maintain the lowest salary package of your market price -Manager Politics are more

Salary - Bad

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IT & Information Security Department

1.0

• posted on 04 Nov 2023

4.0

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salary , PF employer contribution not counted in CTC, per day 3 free tea or coffee, gives laptop, A/C office, per day 3 free tea or coffe

Salary - Good

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you will get stucked in leaning loop to learn their own tech stech which are not that famous in market, stop thinking about leaning new skillset while working you will drop the knowledge of your existing skillset you carry,

Skill development - Bad

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Work life balance is very nice and also Flexibility towards work. Great place to work with IBM for everyone.

Job security - Good

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As per market standards, Salary is not getting as expected. So company should work on Salary hike as per current industry. Rest everything is good.

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What is the salary of Test Engineer at IBM ?

The average salary of a Test Engineer at IBM in India typically ranges from ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹13.3 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 8 years).

The top 10% of Test Engineer at IBM earn more than ₹9.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹15.0 Lakhs per year. Test Engineer Salaries at IBM can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 800+ IBM employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Test Engineer at IBM in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Test Engineer at IBM in India typically ranges from ₹59,896 to ₹61,410 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹13.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 8 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 800+ salaries received from various employees of IBM. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Test Engineer at IBM ?

To be a Test Engineer at IBM in india, the key skills required include:

- Linux
- Python
- Automation Testing
- Test Engineering
- Troubleshooting

These skills are highly valued at IBM and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

Which companies offer higher salaries than IBM for Test Engineer in India?

NielsenIQ	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
Koch Business Solutions	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year
Dell EMC	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹14.8 Lakhs per year
Tata Group	₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by IBM, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Test Engineer in companies similar to IBM in India?

The salary of a Test Engineer at companies similar to IBM in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Dell R&D Center	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹14.1 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹11.7 Lakhs per year
NTT	₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹11.5 Lakhs per year
Cognizant	₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Test Engineer at IBM in India?

The salary growth for a Test Engineer at IBM depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Test Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at IBM:

Experience	Average Salary Range
1 year	₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹6.2 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹10.4 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.7 Lakhs per year

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IBM Test Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹13.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 809 IBM latest salaries received from various employees of IBM.

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