SDET jobs in Manila, Philippines
Mid-level SDETs in Manila earn about ₱1.3M gross a year ($22k), with most offers between ₱1M and ₱1.6M. Manila has about 1.6 million residents and is the 3rd 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 Manila.
SDET openings we fill in Manila
The four levels PassRidge places in Manila. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Junior SDET
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Senior SDET
Lead SDET
"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 Manila
Gross annual pay in PHP. Manila is 1.06× the Philippines median (+6%), which is ₱1.2M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₱800k | ₱970k | ₱1.2M | $17k | |
| Mid-level | ₱1M | ₱1.3M | ₱1.6M | $22k | |
| Senior | ₱1.3M | ₱1.6M | ₱2M | $29k | |
| Lead | ₱1.6M | ₱1.9M | ₱2.4M | $34k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Manila.
What a SDET does in Manila
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
Manila 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 |
| Zamboanga | ₱1.1M | SDET jobs |
| Cebu | ₱1.1M | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Manila
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Manila · SDET role guide · Hire a SDET
SDET jobs in Manila: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Manila?
A mid-level SDET in Manila earns a median of ₱1.3M a year ($22k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₱1M to ₱1.6M. Junior pay starts near ₱970k, senior pay is ₱1.6M and leads reach ₱1.9M.
Are there SDET jobs in Manila?
No SDET listing is based in Manila 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 Manila pay compare with the rest of Philippines?
Manila ranks 1st of 5 Philippines cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is ₱1.2M, so Manila is above it. Against the US it is 83% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Manila 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 Manila?
Manila 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 Manila 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 Manila starts at the higher of the city and national median.