SDET jobs in London, United Kingdom
A mid-level SDET in London earns a median of £72k a year ($91k gross). London has about 9 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 20 United Kingdom cities we list. PassRidge lists 3 open SDET roles based here.
Open SDET roles in London
3 roles based in London, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Senior SDET
Software Developer in Test (SDET)
SDET - AI
Junior SDET
SDET
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 London
Gross annual pay in GBP. London is 1.18× the United Kingdom median (+18%), which is £61k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £45k | £55k | £67k | $69k | |
| Mid-level | £59k | £72k | £88k | $91k | |
| Senior | £75k | £92k | £110k | $120k | |
| Lead | £90k | £110k | £130k | $140k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for London.
What a SDET does in London
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
London is on Europe/London. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
SDET jobs in other United Kingdom cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | £59k | SDET jobs |
| Glasgow | £58k | SDET jobs |
| Manchester | £58k | SDET jobs |
| Sheffield | £54k | SDET jobs |
| Leeds | £57k | SDET jobs |
| Edinburgh | £61k | SDET jobs |
| Liverpool | £54k | SDET jobs |
| Bristol | £57k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in London
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for London · SDET role guide · Hire a SDET
SDET jobs in London: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in London?
A mid-level SDET in London earns a median of £72k a year ($91k), with a p10 to p90 range of £59k to £88k. Junior pay starts near £55k, senior pay is £92k and leads reach £110k.
Are there SDET jobs in London?
Yes: 3 open SDET roles are based in London right now, 0 of them remote, and 16 in United Kingdom. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does London pay compare with the rest of United Kingdom?
London ranks 1st of 20 United Kingdom cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.18x the national median (+18%). The national mid-level median is £61k, so London is above it. Against the US it is 30% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in London 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 London?
London is on Europe/London. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in London 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 London starts at the higher of the city and national median.