How much does a Test Engineer III make in Houston, TX? The average Test Engineer III salary in Houston, TX is $108,167 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $100,978 and $115,557. 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 III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Test Engineer III Salary $94,433 Houston,TX February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Test Engineer III Salary $100,978 Houston,TX February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Test Engineer III Salary $108,167 Houston,TX February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Test Engineer III Salary $115,557 Houston,TX February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Test Engineer III Salary $122,286 Houston,TX February 26, 2024
25% $100,978 10% $94,433 90% $122,286 75% $115,557 $108,167 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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Python: Applying the concepts and algorithms of Python to design, develop and maintain software applications to comply with business requirements.

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Automated Testing: Test automation is the use of software to control the execution of tests and the comparison of predicted to actual outcomes.

Analysis 7.48%
Python 2.89%
Automated Testing 2.01%
Others 87.62%

Job Description for Test Engineer III

Test Engineer III interacts with other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications. Identifies functional problems and suggests resolutions. Being a Test Engineer III defines internal quality control standards and the maintenance of reliability programs. Documents and analyzes test cases and provides feedback and recommendations for product or design changes. Additionally, Test Engineer III ensures testing procedures are in compliance with any required industry specific standards. Contributes to the development of improvements to overall testing and quality programs for improved results. 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 III contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Test Engineer III typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Test Engineer III salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Test Engineer III, the highest Test Engineer III salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Test Engineer III salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Test Engineer III salary is in Miami, FL, where the Test Engineer III 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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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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