SDET jobs in Colorado Springs, United States
Mid-level SDETs in Colorado Springs earn about $120k gross a year ($120k), with most offers between $95k and $140k. Colorado Springs has about 457,000 residents and is the 41st largest of the 62 United States cities we list. No SDET listing is based here today; United States has 148, and remote roles can be done from Colorado Springs.
SDET roles near Colorado Springs
No SDET listing is based in Colorado Springs today, so these are the nearest in United States, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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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 Colorado Springs
Gross annual pay in USD. Colorado Springs is 0.88× the United States median (-12%), which is $130k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $72k | $88k | $110k | $88k | |
| Mid-level | $95k | $120k | $140k | $120k | |
| Senior | $120k | $150k | $180k | $150k | |
| Lead | $140k | $180k | $210k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Colorado Springs.
What a SDET does in Colorado Springs
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
Colorado Springs is on America/Denver. 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 United States cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $150k | SDET jobs |
| Los Angeles | $140k | SDET jobs |
| Chicago | $130k | SDET jobs |
| Houston | $130k | SDET jobs |
| Phoenix | $130k | SDET jobs |
| Philadelphia | $120k | SDET jobs |
| San Antonio | $120k | SDET jobs |
| San Diego | $130k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Colorado Springs
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SDET jobs in Colorado Springs: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Colorado Springs?
A mid-level SDET in Colorado Springs earns a median of $120k a year ($120k), with a p10 to p90 range of $95k to $140k. Junior pay starts near $88k, senior pay is $150k and leads reach $180k.
Are there SDET jobs in Colorado Springs?
No SDET listing is based in Colorado Springs today, but United States has 148 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 Colorado Springs pay compare with the rest of United States?
Colorado Springs ranks 45th of 62 United States cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is $130k, so Colorado Springs is below it. Against the US it is 8% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is on America/Denver. 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs starts at the higher of the city and national median.