Engineer Software Testing Salaries
Engineer Software Testing salaries in Australia
Base pay
$75K - $108K/yr
$90K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$5K/yrAverage
$3K - $8K/yrRange
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Recent salaries shared by Software Test Engineer
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Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Software Test Engineer
7-9 Years
$94K/yr
$94K • $0
Cremorne, Victoria
submitted on 14 Apr 2026
$94K/yr
$94K • $0
Software Test Engineer
4-6 Years
$99K/yr
$99K • $0
Kewdale
submitted on 8 Apr 2026
$99K/yr
$99K • $0
Software Test Engineer
15+ Years
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 11 Feb 2026
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
Software Test Engineer
15+ Years
$132K/yr
$124K • $8K
Melbourne
submitted on 9 Oct 2025
$132K/yr
$124K • $8K
Software Test Engineer
15+ Years
$145K/yr
$131K • $14K
Brisbane
submitted on 5 Sept 2025
$145K/yr
$131K • $14K
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Software Test Engineer
10-14 Years
$76K/yr
$76K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 14 Aug 2025
$76K/yr
$76K • $0
Software Test Engineer
4-6 Years
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
Perth, Western Australia
submitted on 24 July 2025
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
Software Test Engineer
15+ Years
$93K - $107K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 11 July 2025
$93K - $107K/yr
Software Test Engineer
7-9 Years
$121K/yr
$121K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 26 June 2025
$121K/yr
$121K • $0
Software Test Engineer
4-6 Years
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 26 June 2025
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
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Frequently asked questions about Software Test Engineer salaries
How much does a Software Test Engineer in Australia make?
The average salary for a Software Test Engineer is $95,000 per year or $46 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $137,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $78,000 (25th percentile) and $115,500 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 224 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Test Engineer employees in Australia as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Software Test Engineer in Australia?
The highest salary for a Software Test Engineer in Australia is $115,500 per year, $9,625 per month or $56 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Software Test Engineer in Australia?
The lowest salary for a Software Test Engineer in Australia is $78,000 per year, $6,500 per month or $38 per hour.




