Hiring a test engineer: the market today
The short answer ·
1,543 open postings ask for a test engineer as of Oct 5, 2026, from 192 employers. The median advertised pay is $132,000, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 861 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
1,543open postings
192employers hiring
$132,000median advertised pay
861new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-05
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 973 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a test engineer?
Hard. 192 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Lockheed Martin with 165 open postings.
What should I pay a test engineer?
Advertised pay centers on $132,000. The middle half runs from $111,800 to $156,847.