SDET jobs in Florence, Italy
A mid-level SDET in Florence earns a median of €43k a year ($46k gross). Florence has about 367,000 residents and is the 8th largest of the 10 Italy cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Italy has 1, and remote roles can be done from Florence.
SDET roles near Florence
No SDET listing is based in Florence today, so these are the nearest in Italy, 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 Florence
Gross annual pay in EUR. Florence is 0.88× the Italy median (-12%), which is €48k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €27k | €33k | €40k | $35k | |
| Mid-level | €35k | €43k | €52k | $46k | |
| Senior | €45k | €54k | €66k | $59k | |
| Lead | €53k | €65k | €79k | $71k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Florence.
What a SDET does in Florence
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
Florence is on Europe/Rome. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
SDET jobs in other Italy cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | €48k | SDET jobs |
| Milan | €53k | SDET jobs |
| Naples | €44k | SDET jobs |
| Turin | €43k | SDET jobs |
| Palermo | €43k | SDET jobs |
| Genoa | €43k | SDET jobs |
| Bologna | €43k | SDET jobs |
| Bari | €43k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Florence
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SDET jobs in Florence: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Florence?
A mid-level SDET in Florence earns a median of €43k a year ($46k), with a p10 to p90 range of €35k to €52k. Junior pay starts near €33k, senior pay is €54k and leads reach €65k.
Are there SDET jobs in Florence?
No SDET listing is based in Florence today, but Italy 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 Florence pay compare with the rest of Italy?
Florence ranks 7th of 10 Italy cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is €48k, so Florence is below it. Against the US it is 65% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Florence 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 Florence?
Florence is on Europe/Rome. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Florence 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 Florence starts at the higher of the city and national median.