SDET jobs in Melbourne, Australia
Mid-level SDETs in Melbourne earn about A$140k gross a year ($94k), with most offers between A$120k and A$170k. Melbourne has about 5.4 million residents and is the 2nd 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 Melbourne.
SDET roles near Melbourne
No SDET listing is based in Melbourne 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 Melbourne
Gross annual pay in AUD. Melbourne is 1.00× the Australia median (same), which is A$140k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$88k | A$110k | A$130k | $72k | |
| Mid-level | A$120k | A$140k | A$170k | $94k | |
| Senior | A$150k | A$180k | A$220k | $120k | |
| Lead | A$180k | A$220k | A$260k | $140k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Melbourne.
What a SDET does in Melbourne
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
Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne. 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 |
| Brisbane | A$130k | SDET jobs |
| Perth | A$130k | SDET jobs |
| Adelaide | A$130k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Melbourne
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SDET jobs in Melbourne: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Melbourne?
A mid-level SDET in Melbourne earns a median of A$140k a year ($94k), with a p10 to p90 range of A$120k to A$170k. Junior pay starts near A$110k, senior pay is A$180k and leads reach A$220k.
Are there SDET jobs in Melbourne?
No SDET listing is based in Melbourne 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 Melbourne pay compare with the rest of Australia?
Melbourne ranks 2nd of 5 Australia cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is A$140k, so Melbourne is at it. Against the US it is 28% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne. 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne starts at the higher of the city and national median.