SDET jobs in Mumbai, India
SDET pay in Mumbai centres on ₹2.1M ($26k) at mid-level, from ₹1.8M to ₹2.6M. Mumbai has about 12.7 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 45 India cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open SDET role based here.
SDET roles near Mumbai
No SDET listing is based in Mumbai 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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"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 Mumbai
Gross annual pay in INR. Mumbai is 1.04× the India median (+4%), which is ₹2.1M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹1.3M | ₹1.6M | ₹2M | $20k | |
| Mid-level | ₹1.8M | ₹2.1M | ₹2.6M | $26k | |
| Senior | ₹2.2M | ₹2.7M | ₹3.3M | $33k | |
| Lead | ₹2.7M | ₹3.3M | ₹4M | $39k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Mumbai.
What a SDET does in Mumbai
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
Mumbai 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Pune | ₹2.1M | SDET jobs |
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SDET jobs in Mumbai: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Mumbai?
A mid-level SDET in Mumbai earns a median of ₹2.1M a year ($26k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹1.8M to ₹2.6M. Junior pay starts near ₹1.6M, senior pay is ₹2.7M and leads reach ₹3.3M.
Are there SDET jobs in Mumbai?
Yes: 1 open SDET role is based in Mumbai right now, 1 of them remote, and 94 in India. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Mumbai pay compare with the rest of India?
Mumbai ranks 3rd of 45 India cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.04x the national median (+4%). The national mid-level median is ₹2.1M, so Mumbai is above it. Against the US it is 80% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Mumbai 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 Mumbai?
Mumbai 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 Mumbai 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 Mumbai starts at the higher of the city and national median.