SDET jobs in Bhopal, India
A mid-level SDET in Bhopal earns a median of ₹1.9M a year ($23k gross). Bhopal has about 1.8 million residents and is the 17th largest of the 45 India cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; India has 94, and remote roles can be done from Bhopal.
SDET roles near Bhopal
No SDET listing is based in Bhopal today, so these are the nearest in India, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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SDET pay by level in Bhopal
Gross annual pay in INR. Bhopal is 0.93× the India median (-7%), which is ₹2.1M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹1.2M | ₹1.5M | ₹1.8M | $18k | |
| Mid-level | ₹1.6M | ₹1.9M | ₹2.3M | $23k | |
| Senior | ₹2M | ₹2.4M | ₹3M | $29k | |
| Lead | ₹2.4M | ₹2.9M | ₹3.6M | $35k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Bhopal.
What a SDET does in Bhopal
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
Bhopal is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe.
SDET jobs in other India cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹2.1M | SDET jobs |
| Delhi NCR | ₹2.1M | SDET jobs |
| Bengaluru | ₹2.2M | SDET jobs |
| Hyderabad | ₹2.1M | SDET jobs |
| Ahmedabad | ₹2M | SDET jobs |
| Chennai | ₹1.8M | SDET jobs |
| Kolkata | ₹2M | SDET jobs |
| Surat | ₹2M | SDET jobs |
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SDET jobs in Bhopal: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Bhopal?
A mid-level SDET in Bhopal earns a median of ₹1.9M a year ($23k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹1.6M to ₹2.3M. Junior pay starts near ₹1.5M, senior pay is ₹2.4M and leads reach ₹2.9M.
Are there SDET jobs in Bhopal?
No SDET listing is based in Bhopal today, but India has 94 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 Bhopal pay compare with the rest of India?
Bhopal ranks 10th of 45 India cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is ₹2.1M, so Bhopal is below it. Against the US it is 82% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Bhopal 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 Bhopal?
Bhopal is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Bhopal 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 Bhopal starts at the higher of the city and national median.