SDET salary in Vienna, Austria
A mid-level SDET in Vienna earns a median of €71k a year gross ($78k), from €59k at p10 to €87k at p90. Vienna pays 1.04× the Austria median and 40% below the US median of $130k. About 1.7 million people live in Vienna.
SDET pay by level in Vienna
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €55k, lead €110k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €45k | €55k | €67k | $59k | |
| Mid-level | €59k | €71k | €87k | $78k | |
| Senior | €75k | €91k | €110k | $99k | |
| Lead | €89k | €110k | €130k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Austria median (€69k) times a 1.04 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Vienna
Employers in Austria usually quote annual gross salary, paid in 14 instalments under most collective agreements.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
SDET pay in other Austria cities
| City | Pay factor | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz | 0.88× | €50k | €60k | €74k |
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SDET salary in Vienna: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Vienna?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Vienna is €71k a year ($78k). The p10 is €59k and the p90 is €87k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Vienna with a city factor of 1.04.
How much does a senior SDET make in Vienna?
A senior SDET in Vienna earns a median of €91k ($99k), with a range of €75k to €110k. Leads reach €110k and juniors start near €55k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Vienna?
A junior SDET in Vienna earns about €55k a year ($59k), between €45k and €67k. Pay rises to €71k at mid-level.
Is Vienna a good-paying city for SDETs in Austria?
Vienna ranks 1st of 2 tracked Austria cities for this role, at 1.04x the national median of €69k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Vienna?
Roughly 60-67% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €43k to €48k a year, or €3,700 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Vienna?
A €71k gross salary equals about €34 an hour on a 40-hour week (€5,900 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.