SDET jobs in Louisville, United States
Mid-level SDETs in Louisville earn about $120k gross a year ($120k), with most offers between $95k and $140k. Louisville has about 624,000 residents and is the 29th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open SDET role based here.
SDET roles near Louisville
No SDET listing is based in Louisville 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 Louisville
Gross annual pay in USD. Louisville 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 Louisville.
What a SDET does in Louisville
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
Louisville is on America/Kentucky/Louisville. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 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 Louisville: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Louisville?
A mid-level SDET in Louisville 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 Louisville?
Yes: 1 open SDET role is based in Louisville 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 Louisville pay compare with the rest of United States?
Louisville ranks 51st 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 Louisville is below it. Against the US it is 8% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Louisville 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 Louisville?
Louisville is on America/Kentucky/Louisville. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Louisville 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 Louisville starts at the higher of the city and national median.