Hiring a test engineer: the market today
The short answer ·
1,364 open postings ask for a test engineer as of Sep 25, 2026, from 120 employers. The median advertised minimum is $105,000. 619 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
1,364open postings
120employers hiring
$105,000median advertised minimum
619new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 924 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a test engineer?
Hard. 120 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Leidos with 160 open postings.
What should I pay a test engineer?
Advertised minimums center on $105,000. The middle half runs from $86,800 to $130,000.