SDET jobs in Los Angeles, United States
Mid-level SDETs in Los Angeles earn about $140k gross a year ($140k), with most offers between $110k and $170k. Los Angeles has about 3.8 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 3 open SDET roles based here.
Open SDET roles in Los Angeles
3 roles based in Los Angeles, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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SDET Programmer
Sr. Manager, Quality Engineering
Junior SDET
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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 Los Angeles
Gross annual pay in USD. Los Angeles is 1.05× the United States median (+5%), which is $130k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $86k | $100k | $130k | $100k | |
| Mid-level | $110k | $140k | $170k | $140k | |
| Senior | $140k | $180k | $210k | $180k | |
| Lead | $170k | $210k | $260k | $210k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Los Angeles.
What a SDET does in Los Angeles
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
Los Angeles is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 5 h with US East, 0 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 |
| 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 |
| Dallas | $130k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Los Angeles
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SDET jobs in Los Angeles: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Los Angeles?
A mid-level SDET in Los Angeles earns a median of $140k a year ($140k), with a p10 to p90 range of $110k to $170k. Junior pay starts near $100k, senior pay is $180k and leads reach $210k.
Are there SDET jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes: 3 open SDET roles are based in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles pay compare with the rest of United States?
Los Angeles ranks 7th of 62 United States cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.05x the national median (+5%). The national mid-level median is $130k, so Los Angeles is above it. Against the US it is 8% above the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles starts at the higher of the city and national median.