SDET jobs in Adelaide, Australia
SDET pay in Adelaide centres on A$130k ($85k) at mid-level, from A$100k to A$160k. Adelaide has about 1.5 million residents and is the 5th largest of the 5 Australia cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Australia has 1, and remote roles can be done from Adelaide.
SDET roles near Adelaide
No SDET listing is based in Adelaide today, so these are the nearest in Australia, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
SDET pay by level in Adelaide
Gross annual pay in AUD. Adelaide is 0.90× the Australia median (-10%), which is A$140k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$80k | A$97k | A$120k | $65k | |
| Mid-level | A$100k | A$130k | A$160k | $85k | |
| Senior | A$130k | A$160k | A$200k | $110k | |
| Lead | A$160k | A$190k | A$240k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Adelaide.
What a SDET does in Adelaide
Software engineer who owns test infrastructure, tooling and quality gates.
- Design test frameworks and shared libraries used by several teams
- Build test environments, fixtures and service virtualisation
- Review production code for testability
- Own quality gates in the delivery pipeline
- Mentor developers on writing reliable tests
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Adelaide is on Australia/Adelaide. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
SDET jobs in other Australia cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | A$150k | SDET jobs |
| Melbourne | A$140k | SDET jobs |
| Brisbane | A$130k | SDET jobs |
| Perth | A$130k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Adelaide
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SDET jobs in Adelaide: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Adelaide?
A mid-level SDET in Adelaide earns a median of A$130k a year ($85k), with a p10 to p90 range of A$100k to A$160k. Junior pay starts near A$97k, senior pay is A$160k and leads reach A$190k.
Are there SDET jobs in Adelaide?
No SDET listing is based in Adelaide today, but Australia has 1 and SDET roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Adelaide pay compare with the rest of Australia?
Adelaide ranks 5th of 5 Australia cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is A$140k, so Adelaide is below it. Against the US it is 35% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Adelaide ask for?
Software engineer who owns test infrastructure, tooling and quality gates. Typical requirements: Strong programming (Java / C# / Python / TS), Design patterns, CI/CD and containers, Distributed systems basics, Code review. The tools named most often are Playwright, REST Assured, Docker, GitHub Actions.
Can a SDET work with US or European teams from Adelaide?
Adelaide is on Australia/Adelaide. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Adelaide with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Adelaide starts at the higher of the city and national median.