SDET jobs in Mexico City, Mexico
Mid-level SDETs in Mexico City earn about MX$1.2M gross a year ($67k), with most offers between MX$990k and MX$1.5M. Mexico City has about 12.3 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 10 Mexico cities we list. PassRidge lists 4 open SDET roles based here.
Open SDET roles in Mexico City
4 roles based in Mexico City, 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 Mexico City
Gross annual pay in MXN. Mexico City is 1.10× the Mexico median (+10%), which is MX$1.1M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | MX$760k | MX$920k | MX$1.1M | $51k | |
| Mid-level | MX$990k | MX$1.2M | MX$1.5M | $67k | |
| Senior | MX$1.3M | MX$1.5M | MX$1.9M | $86k | |
| Lead | MX$1.5M | MX$1.8M | MX$2.3M | $100k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Mexico City.
What a SDET does in Mexico City
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
Mexico City 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Guadalajara | MX$970k | SDET jobs |
| Mérida | MX$990k | SDET jobs |
| Monterrey | MX$980k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Mexico City
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Mexico City · SDET role guide · Hire a SDET
SDET jobs in Mexico City: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Mexico City?
A mid-level SDET in Mexico City earns a median of MX$1.2M a year ($67k), with a p10 to p90 range of MX$990k to MX$1.5M. Junior pay starts near MX$920k, senior pay is MX$1.5M and leads reach MX$1.8M.
Are there SDET jobs in Mexico City?
Yes: 4 open SDET roles are based in Mexico City right now, 2 of them remote, and 12 in Mexico. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Mexico City pay compare with the rest of Mexico?
Mexico City ranks 1st of 10 Mexico cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.10x the national median (+10%). The national mid-level median is MX$1.1M, so Mexico City is above it. Against the US it is 48% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Mexico City 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 Mexico City?
Mexico City 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 Mexico City 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 Mexico City starts at the higher of the city and national median.