SDET jobs in Houston, United States
SDET pay in Houston centres on $130k at mid-level, from $100k to $160k. Houston has about 2.3 million residents and is the 4th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 4 open SDET roles based here.
Open SDET roles in Houston
4 roles based in Houston, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Quality Engineer
Sr. Quality Engineer-Metrology
Quality Engineer
Quality Engineer
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 Houston
Gross annual pay in USD. Houston is 0.97× the United States median (-3%), which is $130k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $80k | $97k | $120k | $97k | |
| Mid-level | $100k | $130k | $160k | $130k | |
| Senior | $130k | $160k | $200k | $160k | |
| Lead | $160k | $190k | $240k | $190k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Houston.
What a SDET does in Houston
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
Houston 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 |
| Phoenix | $130k | SDET jobs |
| Philadelphia | $120k | SDET jobs |
| San Antonio | $120k | SDET jobs |
| San Diego | $130k | SDET jobs |
| Dallas | $130k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Houston
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SDET jobs in Houston: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Houston?
A mid-level SDET in Houston earns a median of $130k a year ($130k), with a p10 to p90 range of $100k to $160k. Junior pay starts near $97k, senior pay is $160k and leads reach $190k.
Are there SDET jobs in Houston?
Yes: 4 open SDET roles are based in Houston 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 Houston pay compare with the rest of United States?
Houston ranks 15th of 62 United States cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.97x the national median (-3%). The national mid-level median is $130k, so Houston is below it.
What skills do SDET jobs in Houston 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 Houston?
Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston starts at the higher of the city and national median.