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Estimated CTC benchmarks for QA, Automation, and SDET roles in 2026.
Software Testing in 2026 has transformed into a code-heavy discipline. Manual-only roles are seeing stagnant growth, while SDETs (Software Development Engineers in Test) and Performance Engineers are commanding salaries comparable to Full-Stack Developers. High-tech hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune offer the most competitive packages, especially for those skilled in AI-driven testing frameworks and cloud-native QA pipelines.
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