SDET salary in Sydney, Australia
A mid-level SDET in Sydney earns a median of A$150k a year gross ($100k), from A$120k at p10 to A$180k at p90. Sydney pays 1.06× the Australia median and 23% below the US median of $130k. About 5.6 million people live in Sydney.
SDET pay by level in Sydney
Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior A$110k, lead A$230k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$94k | A$110k | A$140k | $76k | |
| Mid-level | A$120k | A$150k | A$180k | $100k | |
| Senior | A$160k | A$190k | A$230k | $130k | |
| Lead | A$190k | A$230k | A$280k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Australia median (A$140k) times a 1.06 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Sydney
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 Sydney: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Sydney?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Sydney is A$150k a year ($100k). The p10 is A$120k and the p90 is A$180k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Sydney with a city factor of 1.06.
How much does a senior SDET make in Sydney?
A senior SDET in Sydney earns a median of A$190k ($130k), with a range of A$160k to A$230k. Leads reach A$230k and juniors start near A$110k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Sydney?
A junior SDET in Sydney earns about A$110k a year ($76k), between A$94k and A$140k. Pay rises to A$150k at mid-level.
Is Sydney a good-paying city for SDETs in Australia?
Sydney ranks 1st of 5 tracked Australia cities for this role, at 1.06x the national median of A$140k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Sydney?
Roughly 71-77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about A$110k to A$120k a year, or A$8,900 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Sydney?
A A$150k gross salary equals about A$72 an hour on a 40-hour week (A$12k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.