SDET jobs in Fort Worth, United States
SDET pay in Fort Worth centres on $120k at mid-level, from $97k to $140k. Fort Worth has about 1 million residents and is the 11th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open SDET role based here.
SDET roles near Fort Worth
No SDET listing is based in Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth
Gross annual pay in USD. Fort Worth is 0.90× the United States median (-10%), which is $130k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $74k | $90k | $110k | $90k | |
| Mid-level | $97k | $120k | $140k | $120k | |
| Senior | $120k | $150k | $180k | $150k | |
| Lead | $150k | $180k | $220k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Fort Worth.
What a SDET does in Fort Worth
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
Fort Worth is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 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 |
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SDET jobs in Fort Worth: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Fort Worth?
A mid-level SDET in Fort Worth earns a median of $120k a year ($120k), with a p10 to p90 range of $97k to $140k. Junior pay starts near $90k, senior pay is $150k and leads reach $180k.
Are there SDET jobs in Fort Worth?
Yes: 1 open SDET role is based in Fort Worth right now, 0 of them remote, and 148 in United States. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Fort Worth pay compare with the rest of United States?
Fort Worth ranks 33rd of 62 United States cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is $130k, so Fort Worth is below it. Against the US it is 8% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth?
Fort Worth is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth starts at the higher of the city and national median.