SDET jobs in Guadalajara, Mexico
SDET pay in Guadalajara centres on MX$970k ($54k) at mid-level, from MX$790k to MX$1.2M. Guadalajara has about 1.4 million residents and is the 7th largest of the 10 Mexico cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open SDET role based here.
SDET roles near Guadalajara
No SDET listing is based in Guadalajara today, so these are the nearest in Mexico, 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 Guadalajara
Gross annual pay in MXN. Guadalajara is 0.88× the Mexico median (-12%), which is MX$1.1M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | MX$610k | MX$740k | MX$900k | $41k | |
| Mid-level | MX$790k | MX$970k | MX$1.2M | $54k | |
| Senior | MX$1M | MX$1.2M | MX$1.5M | $68k | |
| Lead | MX$1.2M | MX$1.5M | MX$1.8M | $82k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Guadalajara.
What a SDET does in Guadalajara
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
Guadalajara is on America/Mexico City. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
SDET jobs in other Mexico cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | MX$1.2M | SDET jobs |
| Tijuana | MX$1M | SDET jobs |
| Puebla | MX$1M | SDET jobs |
| Querétaro | MX$1M | SDET jobs |
| León | MX$1M | SDET jobs |
| Ciudad Juárez | MX$1M | SDET jobs |
| Mérida | MX$990k | SDET jobs |
| Monterrey | MX$980k | SDET jobs |
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SDET jobs in Guadalajara: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Guadalajara?
A mid-level SDET in Guadalajara earns a median of MX$970k a year ($54k), with a p10 to p90 range of MX$790k to MX$1.2M. Junior pay starts near MX$740k, senior pay is MX$1.2M and leads reach MX$1.5M.
Are there SDET jobs in Guadalajara?
Yes: 1 open SDET role is based in Guadalajara right now, 0 of them remote, and 12 in Mexico. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Guadalajara pay compare with the rest of Mexico?
Guadalajara ranks 10th of 10 Mexico cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is MX$1.1M, so Guadalajara is below it. Against the US it is 58% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara?
Guadalajara is on America/Mexico City. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara starts at the higher of the city and national median.