SDET jobs in Cebu, Philippines
Mid-level SDETs in Cebu earn about ₱1.1M gross a year ($20k), with most offers between ₱930k and ₱1.4M. Cebu has about 1 million residents and is the 5th largest of the 5 Philippines cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; Philippines has 0, and remote roles can be done from Cebu.
SDET openings we fill in Cebu
The four levels PassRidge places in Cebu. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Junior SDET
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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 Cebu
Gross annual pay in PHP. Cebu is 0.94× the Philippines median (-6%), which is ₱1.2M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₱710k | ₱860k | ₱1.1M | $15k | |
| Mid-level | ₱930k | ₱1.1M | ₱1.4M | $20k | |
| Senior | ₱1.2M | ₱1.4M | ₱1.8M | $25k | |
| Lead | ₱1.4M | ₱1.7M | ₱2.1M | $30k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Cebu.
What a SDET does in Cebu
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
Cebu is on Asia/Manila. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
SDET jobs in other Philippines cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Quezon City | ₱1.2M | SDET jobs |
| Davao | ₱1.1M | SDET jobs |
| Manila | ₱1.3M | SDET jobs |
| Zamboanga | ₱1.1M | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Cebu
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SDET jobs in Cebu: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Cebu?
A mid-level SDET in Cebu earns a median of ₱1.1M a year ($20k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₱930k to ₱1.4M. Junior pay starts near ₱860k, senior pay is ₱1.4M and leads reach ₱1.7M.
Are there SDET jobs in Cebu?
No SDET listing is based in Cebu today, but Philippines has 0 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 Cebu pay compare with the rest of Philippines?
Cebu ranks 3rd of 5 Philippines cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.94x the national median (-6%). The national mid-level median is ₱1.2M, so Cebu is below it. Against the US it is 85% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Cebu 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 Cebu?
Cebu is on Asia/Manila. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Cebu 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 Cebu starts at the higher of the city and national median.