SDET jobs in Kochi, India
Mid-level SDETs in Kochi earn about ₹1.8M gross a year ($22k), with most offers between ₹1.5M and ₹2.2M. Kochi has about 634,000 residents and is the 45th 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 Kochi.
SDET roles near Kochi
No SDET listing is based in Kochi 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 Kochi
Gross annual pay in INR. Kochi is 0.88× the India median (-12%), which is ₹2.1M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹1.1M | ₹1.4M | ₹1.7M | $17k | |
| Mid-level | ₹1.5M | ₹1.8M | ₹2.2M | $22k | |
| Senior | ₹1.9M | ₹2.3M | ₹2.8M | $28k | |
| Lead | ₹2.3M | ₹2.8M | ₹3.4M | $33k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Kochi.
What a SDET does in Kochi
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
Kochi 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 Kochi: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Kochi?
A mid-level SDET in Kochi earns a median of ₹1.8M a year ($22k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹1.5M to ₹2.2M. Junior pay starts near ₹1.4M, senior pay is ₹2.3M and leads reach ₹2.8M.
Are there SDET jobs in Kochi?
No SDET listing is based in Kochi 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 Kochi pay compare with the rest of India?
Kochi ranks 45th of 45 India cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is ₹2.1M, so Kochi is below it. Against the US it is 83% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Kochi 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 Kochi?
Kochi 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 Kochi 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 Kochi starts at the higher of the city and national median.