SDET salary in Adelaide, Australia
A mid-level SDET in Adelaide earns a median of A$130k a year gross ($85k), from A$100k at p10 to A$160k at p90. Adelaide pays 0.90× the Australia median and 35% below the US median of $130k. About 1.5 million people live in Adelaide.
SDET pay by level in Adelaide
Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior A$97k, lead A$190k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$80k | A$97k | A$120k | $65k | |
| Mid-level | A$100k | A$130k | A$160k | $85k | |
| Senior | A$130k | A$160k | A$200k | $110k | |
| Lead | A$160k | A$190k | A$240k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Australia median (A$140k) times a 0.90 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Adelaide
Employers in Australia usually quote annual package, usually quoted with or without 11.5% superannuation.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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SDET salary in Adelaide: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Adelaide?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Adelaide is A$130k a year ($85k). The p10 is A$100k and the p90 is A$160k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Adelaide with a city factor of 0.90.
How much does a senior SDET make in Adelaide?
A senior SDET in Adelaide earns a median of A$160k ($110k), with a range of A$130k to A$200k. Leads reach A$190k and juniors start near A$97k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Adelaide?
A junior SDET in Adelaide earns about A$97k a year ($65k), between A$80k and A$120k. Pay rises to A$130k at mid-level.
Is Adelaide a good-paying city for SDETs in Australia?
Adelaide ranks 5th of 5 tracked Australia cities for this role, at 0.90x the national median of A$140k. It pays close to or below the national median.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Adelaide?
Roughly 71-77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about A$92k to A$100k a year, or A$8,100 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Adelaide?
A A$130k gross salary equals about A$62 an hour on a 40-hour week (A$11k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.