How much does a Test Engineer V make in Elgin, IL? The average Test Engineer V salary in Elgin, IL is $155,014 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $143,058 and $167,757. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Test Engineer V Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Test Engineer V Salary $132,173 Elgin,IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Test Engineer V Salary $143,058 Elgin,IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Test Engineer V Salary $155,014 Elgin,IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Test Engineer V Salary $167,757 Elgin,IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Test Engineer V Salary $179,358 Elgin,IL February 26, 2024
25% $143,058 10% $132,173 90% $179,358 75% $167,757 $155,014 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Computer Science: Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.

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Software Development: Software development is the process of conceiving, specifying, designing, programming, documenting, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications, frameworks, or other software components. Software development is a process of writing and maintaining the source code, but in a broader sense, it includes all that is involved between the conception of the desired software through to the final manifestation of the software, sometimes in a planned and structured process. Therefore, software development may include research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities that result in software products. Software can be developed for a variety of purposes, the three most common being to meet specific needs of a specific client/business (the case with custom software), to meet a perceived need of some set of potential users (the case with commercial and open source software), or for personal use (e.g. a scientist may write software to automate a mundane task). Embedded software development, that is, the development of embedded software, such as used for controlling consumer products, requires the development process to be integrated with the development of the controlled physical product. System software underlies applications and the programming process itself, and is often developed separately.

Analysis 9.38%
Computer Science 2.56%
Software Development 1.72%
Others 86.34%

Job Description for Test Engineer V

Test Engineer V interacts with other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications. Participates in final system integration and validation to identify functional problems. Being a Test Engineer V defines internal quality control standards and the maintenance of reliability programs. Creates, documents, and analyzes the most complex test cases and provides feedback and recommendations for product or design changes. Additionally, Test Engineer V ensures testing procedures are in compliance with any required industry specific standards. Identifies chronic or systemic problems in testing and develops and implements improvements to process. May coordinate with vendors or suppliers to modify or develop testing for components or other parts. Requires a bachelor's degree of Engineering. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Test Engineer V works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in solution or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. To be a Test Engineer V typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Test Engineer V, the upper level is Test Engineering Supervisor and then progresses to Test Engineering Manager I.

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Test Engineer V salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Test Engineer V, the highest Test Engineer V salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Test Engineer V salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Test Engineer V salary is in Miami, FL, where the Test Engineer V salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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