SDET jobs in Sacramento, United States
A mid-level SDET in Sacramento earns a median of $120k a year ($120k gross). Sacramento has about 525,000 residents and is the 35th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open SDET role based here.
SDET roles near Sacramento
No SDET listing is based in Sacramento 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 Sacramento
Gross annual pay in USD. Sacramento 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 Sacramento.
What a SDET does in Sacramento
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
Sacramento 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 |
| 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 Sacramento: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Sacramento?
A mid-level SDET in Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
Yes: 1 open SDET role is based in Sacramento 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 Sacramento pay compare with the rest of United States?
Sacramento ranks 55th 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 Sacramento is below it. Against the US it is 8% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento starts at the higher of the city and national median.