SDET jobs in United States
148 open SDET roles in United States. A mid-level SDET in United States earns a median of $130k a year ($130k), from $110k to $160k. Pick a city for local pay, openings and time-zone overlap.
Open SDET roles in United States
SDET Intern
SDET - Dallas, TX
SDET I
NXE Factory Quality Engineer
SDET pay by level in United States
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $82k | $100k | $120k | |
| Mid-level | $110k | $130k | $160k | |
| Senior | $140k | $170k | $200k | |
| Lead | $160k | $200k | $240k |
SDET jobs by city in United States
Mid-level median per city: the national median times the city pay factor. Sorted by pay.
| City | Pay factor | Mid-level median | USD | Open roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 1.22× | $160k | $160k | 4 |
| San Jose | 1.20× | $160k | $160k | 24 |
| New York | 1.15× | $150k | $150k | 4 |
| Seattle | 1.15× | $150k | $150k | 3 |
| Boston | 1.08× | $140k | $140k | 3 |
| Washington DC | 1.06× | $140k | $140k | 0 |
| Los Angeles | 1.05× | $140k | $140k | 3 |
| San Diego | 1.03× | $130k | $130k | 3 |
| Austin | 1.02× | $130k | $130k | 2 |
| Denver | 1.02× | $130k | $130k | 0 |
| Dallas | 1.01× | $130k | $130k | 3 |
| Boulder | 1.00× | $130k | $130k | 0 |
| Chicago | 1.00× | $130k | $130k | 1 |
| Atlanta | 0.99× | $130k | $130k | 1 |
| Houston | 0.97× | $130k | $130k | 4 |
| Detroit | 0.96× | $130k | $130k | 0 |
| Phoenix | 0.96× | $130k | $130k | 0 |
| Columbus | 0.95× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Nashville | 0.95× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Raleigh | 0.95× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Charlotte | 0.94× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Minneapolis | 0.94× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Philadelphia | 0.94× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Pittsburgh | 0.94× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Portland | 0.94× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Miami | 0.93× | $120k | $120k | 1 |
| Salt Lake City | 0.93× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Ann Arbor | 0.91× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Indianapolis | 0.91× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Jacksonville | 0.91× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Orlando | 0.91× | $120k | $120k | 4 |
| Cincinnati | 0.90× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Fort Worth | 0.90× | $120k | $120k | 1 |
| Kansas City | 0.90× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Las Vegas | 0.90× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| St. Louis | 0.90× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Baltimore | 0.89× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Madison | 0.89× | $120k | $120k | 1 |
| Oklahoma City | 0.89× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Richmond | 0.89× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Tampa | 0.89× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Albuquerque | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Bakersfield | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Cleveland | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Colorado Springs | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Corpus Christi | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| El Paso | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Fresno | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Honolulu | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Lexington | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Louisville | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 1 |
| Memphis | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Milwaukee | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| New Orleans | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Sacramento | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 1 |
| San Antonio | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 1 |
| Stockton | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Tucson | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Tulsa | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Virginia Beach | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Wichita | 0.88× | $120k | $120k | 0 |
| Omaha | 0.87× | $110k | $110k | 0 |
SDET jobs in United States: FAQ
How many SDET jobs are open in United States?
PassRidge lists 148 open SDET roles in United States today (145 from real postings) out of 1166 QA listings in total. Roles open to remote candidates are counted too.
What is the SDET salary in United States?
A mid-level SDET in United States earns a median of $130k a year ($130k), with a p10 to p90 range of $110k to $160k. Juniors start near $100k, leads reach $200k.
Which United States city pays SDETs the most?
San Francisco pays most, about $160k mid-level, at 1.22x the national median. Omaha is at the low end with about $110k.
Can I work remotely as a SDET from United States?
Yes, 75% of SDET roles in our feed are remote-friendly. Remote pay follows the employer's band, which is often above the local median. Time-zone overlap with US East is shown on each city page.