SDET jobs in Sydney, Australia
SDET pay in Sydney centres on A$150k ($100k) at mid-level, from A$120k to A$180k. Sydney has about 5.6 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 5 Australia cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open SDET role based here.
SDET roles near Sydney
No SDET listing is based in Sydney 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 Sydney
Gross annual pay in AUD. Sydney is 1.06× the Australia median (+6%), which is A$140k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$94k | A$110k | A$140k | $76k | |
| Mid-level | A$120k | A$150k | A$180k | $100k | |
| Senior | A$160k | A$190k | A$230k | $130k | |
| Lead | A$190k | A$230k | A$280k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Sydney.
What a SDET does in Sydney
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
Sydney is on Australia/Sydney. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | A$140k | SDET jobs |
| Brisbane | A$130k | SDET jobs |
| Perth | A$130k | SDET jobs |
| Adelaide | A$130k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Sydney
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SDET jobs in Sydney: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Sydney?
A mid-level SDET in Sydney earns a median of A$150k a year ($100k), with a p10 to p90 range of A$120k to A$180k. Junior pay starts near A$110k, senior pay is A$190k and leads reach A$230k.
Are there SDET jobs in Sydney?
Yes: 1 open SDET role is based in Sydney right now, 0 of them remote, and 1 in Australia. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Sydney pay compare with the rest of Australia?
Sydney ranks 1st of 5 Australia cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is A$140k, so Sydney is above it. Against the US it is 23% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Sydney 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 Sydney?
Sydney is on Australia/Sydney. 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 Sydney 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 Sydney starts at the higher of the city and national median.