How much does a Software Test Engineer make?

The average salary for a Software Test Engineer is $85,250 per year or $41 per hour, with top earners making up to $134,100 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $73,500 (25th percentile) to $111,675 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 83 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Test Engineer employees.

What is the highest salary for a Software Test Engineer?

The highest salary for a Software Test Engineer is $111,675 per year, $9,306 per month or $54 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Software Test Engineer?

The lowest salary for a Software Test Engineer is $73,500 per year, $6,125 per month or $35 per hour.

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Engineer Software Testing salaries in New Zealand

Base pay

$70K - $106K/yr

$82K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

$4K/yrAverage

$4K - $6K/yrRange

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Frequently asked questions about Software Test Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Software Test Engineer is $85,250 per year or $41 per hour, with top earners making up to $134,100 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $73,500 (25th percentile) to $111,675 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 83 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Test Engineer employees.
The highest salary for a Software Test Engineer is $111,675 per year, $9,306 per month or $54 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Software Test Engineer is $73,500 per year, $6,125 per month or $35 per hour.

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Engineer Software Testing salaries in New Zealand

Base pay

$70K - $106K/yr

$82K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

$4K/yrAverage

$4K - $6K/yrRange

About our data

Last updated 1 Sept 202283 Salaries submitted

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50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience

Total Pay

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Total Pay

Base • Additional pay

Software Test Engineer

7-9 Years

$224K - $259K/yr

Wellington, Wellington

submitted on 3 Jul 2026

$224K - $259K/yr

Software Test Engineer

7-9 Years

$120K/yr

($120K • $0)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on 5 May 2026

$120K/yr

$120K • $0

Software Test Engineer

1-3 Years

$77K/yr

($77K • $0)

Wellington, Wellington

submitted on 10 Mar 2026

$77K/yr

$77K • $0

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Software Test Engineer

4-6 Years

$98K/yr

($98K • $0)

Wellington, Wellington

submitted on 14 Jan 2026

$98K/yr

$98K • $0

Software Test Engineer

4-6 Years

$93K - $107K/yr

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on 14 Jan 2026

$93K - $107K/yr

Software Test Engineer

1-3 Years

$78K/yr

($78K • $0)

Wellington, Wellington

submitted on 18 Oct 2025

$78K/yr

$78K • $0

Software Test Engineer

4-6 Years

$104K/yr

($104K • $0)

Wellington, Wellington

submitted on 12 May 2025

$104K/yr

$104K • $0

Software Test Engineer

10-14 Years

$110K/yr

($110K • $0)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on 7 Jan 2025

$110K/yr

$110K • $0

Software Test Engineer

7-9 Years

$125K/yr

($125K • $0)

Wellington, Wellington

submitted on 8 Dec 2024

$125K/yr

$125K • $0

Software Test Engineer

7-9 Years

$110K/yr

($110K • $0)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on 23 Nov 2024

$110K/yr

$110K • $0

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Frequently asked questions about Software Test Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Software Test Engineer is $85,250 per year or $41 per hour, with top earners making up to $134,100 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $73,500 (25th percentile) to $111,675 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 83 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Test Engineer employees.
The highest salary for a Software Test Engineer is $111,675 per year, $9,306 per month or $54 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Software Test Engineer is $73,500 per year, $6,125 per month or $35 per hour.

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Software Engineer

New Zealand

View job

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Christchurch, Canterbury

View job

Senior Software Engineer (Testing) - Fraud Squad - Financial Crime

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Popular companies for Engineer Software Testings in New Zealand

Planit3.4★

$64K - $83K/yr Total pay

$73K Median

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Assurity Consulting4.0★

$66K - $108K/yr Total pay

$93K Median

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Aviat Networks3.1★

$75K - $107K/yr Total pay

$88K Median

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Test4.0★

$84K - $120K/yr Total pay

$110K Median

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ANZ3.7★

$100K - $157K/yr Total pay

$128K Median

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