Senior Software Test Engineer

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Senior Software Test Engineer Salary in India

based on 9.1k latest salaries

Average Annual Salary

10.5 Lakhs

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Estimated Take Home Salary

62,501 - ₹ 64,089

Senior Software Test Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹ 4.4 Lakhs to ₹ 18.0 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 10.5 Lakhs. Salary estimates are based on 9.1k latest salaries received from Senior Software Test Engineers.

Last Updated: 8 Oct, 2024

Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA
Senior Software Test Engineer Salary
3 - 8 years exp. (7.3k salaries)
10.5 Lakhs

₹4.4 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

Quality Assurance
Senior Software Test Engineer Salary
3 - 8 years exp. (240 salaries)
9.6 Lakhs

₹4.5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

IT & Information Security
Senior Software Test Engineer Salary
3 - 8 years exp. (67 salaries)
9.8 Lakhs

₹4.5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
Senior Software Test Engineer Salary
3 - 8 years exp. (19 salaries)
11 Lakhs

₹5.1 L/yr - ₹13.9 L/yr

Research & Development
Senior Software Test Engineer Salary
3 - 8 years exp. (13 salaries)
11.3 Lakhs

₹6.5 L/yr - ₹16.3 L/yr

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Average Annual Salary by Experience

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Senior Software Test Engineer salary in India with less than 3 year of experience to 8 years ranges from ₹ 4.4 Lakhs to ₹ 18.0 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 10.5 Lakhs based on 9.1k latest salaries.

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Top Skills for Senior Software Test Engineers

based on 533 jobs

Skills

Jobs demanding the skill

1

Selenium

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2

Test Cases

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3

Automation Testing

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4

Testing

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5

Automation

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₹5 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr

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₹5.6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

2 - 8 yrs exp. (106 salaries)

6.8 Lakhs

₹3.6 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr

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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr

Salary reviews by Senior Software Test Engineer and similar roles

Senior Software Test Engineer

4.0
posted on 01 Oct 2024

3.0 for Salary and Benefits

Likes

They have flexible timings to work plus for some clients they give permanent work folrom home options. Politics atmosphere is almost zero specially with the team I am working.

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Dislikes

The salary hike is not so good for the employees with less salary. Also, the promotion policy is not good.

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Technical Lead

4.0
posted on 12 Sep 2024

3.0 for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good company to work for an initial start of a career. Company is focussed and working with all the latest tech around the world.

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Dislikes

Promotions and salary increase is very slow and at times it is very low.

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Senior Quality Analyst

5.0
posted on 05 Oct 2024

4.0 for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...elves. Work culture is extremely good and it's also depends upon your behaviour. Salary is also good with compare to the other companies.

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Dislikes

They are very stick to the rules.

Senior Software Engineer

5.0
posted on 30 Sep 2024

3.0 for Salary and Benefits

Likes

At Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), employees appreciate the global exposure, diverse work environment, and strong emphasis on learning and development. The company offers job stability, flexible work options, and opportunities for career growth, all while fostering collaboration across regions, making it a rewarding place to work.

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Dislikes

... the workload can be manageable, project deadlines can sometimes lead to stress. Compensation may also be viewed as less competitive compared to other firms, affecting employee satisfaction regarding pay.

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Test Lead

4.0
posted on 08 Aug 2024

4.0 for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good work life balance, Decent package with company shares allotment. Overall feels satisfactory.

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Dislikes

My immediate reporting manager tried to extend my notice period without my awareness, just because of client request. Later escalated this to HR and sorted. Not sure about other projects, in my project - Hike and Promotion is not based on performance or fullfilling our goal setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Software Test Engineer Salaries

What is the salary of a Senior Software Test Engineer in India?
Average salary for a Senior Software Test Engineer in India is 10.5 Lakhs per year (₹87.8k per month). Salary estimates are based on 9.1k latest salaries received from various Senior Software Test Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Senior Software Test Engineers?
What is the starting salary for a Senior Software Test Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Senior Software Test Engineer in India is around ₹4.4 Lakhs per year (₹36.7k per month). 3 years of minimum experience is required to be a Senior Software Test Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Software Test Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Senior Software Test Engineer can earn is ₹18.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.5L per month).
How does Senior Software Test Engineer Salary in India change with experience?
An Entry Level Senior Software Test Engineer with less than three years of experience earns an average salary of ₹7.6 Lakhs per year. A mid-career Senior Software Test Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of ₹10.1 Lakhs per year, while an experienced Senior Software Test Engineer with 10-20 years of experience earns an average salary of ₹15.5 Lakhs per year.
What are the top paying industries for Senior Software Test Engineer in India?
What are the top paying cities for Senior Software Test Engineer in India?
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Senior Software Test Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Senior Software Test Engineer based on 533 jobs posted by employers.
  • Selenium
  • Test Cases
  • Automation Testing
  • Testing
  • Automation