SDET jobs in Perth, Australia
A mid-level SDET in Perth earns a median of A$130k a year ($88k gross). Perth has about 2.4 million residents and is the 4th 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 Perth.
SDET roles near Perth
No SDET listing is based in Perth 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 Perth
Gross annual pay in AUD. Perth is 0.93× the Australia median (-7%), which is A$140k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$82k | A$100k | A$120k | $67k | |
| Mid-level | A$110k | A$130k | A$160k | $88k | |
| Senior | A$140k | A$170k | A$200k | $110k | |
| Lead | A$160k | A$200k | A$240k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Perth.
What a SDET does in Perth
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
Perth is on Australia/Perth. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 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 |
| Adelaide | A$130k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Perth
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SDET jobs in Perth: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Perth?
A mid-level SDET in Perth earns a median of A$130k a year ($88k), with a p10 to p90 range of A$110k to A$160k. Junior pay starts near A$100k, senior pay is A$170k and leads reach A$200k.
Are there SDET jobs in Perth?
No SDET listing is based in Perth 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 Perth pay compare with the rest of Australia?
Perth ranks 4th of 5 Australia cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is A$140k, so Perth is below it. Against the US it is 32% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Perth 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 Perth?
Perth is on Australia/Perth. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Perth 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 Perth starts at the higher of the city and national median.