SDET salary in Belgium
A mid-level SDET in Belgium earns a median of €67k ($72k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is €55k to €81k. That is 45% below the US median for the same role. Belgium ranks 14 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near €51k, leads reach €100k.
SDET pay by level in Belgium
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior pay is €51k, lead pay is €100k: leads earn 100% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €42k | €51k | €62k | $55k | |
| Mid-level | €55k | €67k | €81k | $72k | |
| Senior | €70k | €85k | €100k | $92k | |
| Lead | €83k | €100k | €120k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
SDET pay by city in Belgium
Brussels pays most at 1.05× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of €67k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels | B | 1.05× (+5%) | €70k | €57k–€85k | $76k | 3 |
| Antwerp | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €59k | €48k–€72k | $64k | 1 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Belgium
A mid-level SDET on €67k gross keeps roughly 54–61% after income tax and social contributions, about €36k to €41k a year.
In Belgium, pay is usually quoted as annual gross salary with a 13th-month bonus common. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
QA roles open in Belgium
1 SDET role open today. Showing the closest matches from 22 QA listings in Belgium.
Junior SDET
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Software Tester (in-house)
0 listings in Belgium show a real posted pay range (0 for SDET). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires SDETs in Belgium
Employer mix by share of listings (22 listings in Belgium). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Software companies32%
- AI companies23%
- Cybersecurity companies14%
- Fintech companies14%
- Games studios9%
Similar-paying countries
Mid-level SDET median in countries closest to Belgium on our pay index.
| Country | Local | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | €69k | $75k |
| Denmark | DKK 530k | $77k |
| Sweden | SEK 720k | $68k |
| United Kingdom | £61k | $77k |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 240k | $66k |
| Germany | €73k | $79k |
What this estimate rests on
The SDET baseline uses 124 US posted pay ranges. For Belgium, the country index is calibrated on 166 non-US observations in Western Europe, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 4 of 8.
SDET salary and jobs by city in Belgium
SDET jobs in Belgium by city.
SDET salary in Belgium: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Belgium?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Belgium is €67k a year ($72k). The p10 is €55k and the p90 is €81k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior SDET earn in Belgium?
A senior SDET in Belgium earns a median of €85k ($92k), with a range of €70k to €100k. Leads earn €100k, 100% more than juniors at €51k.
Which city in Belgium pays SDETs the most?
Brussels has the highest pay factor at 1.05x the country median, which puts a mid-level SDET at about €70k ($76k). Antwerp sits at 0.88x, around €59k.
How does Belgium compare with the US for SDET pay?
A mid-level SDET in the US earns a median of $130k. In Belgium the equivalent is $72k, which is 45% below the US figure. Belgium ranks 14 of 36 countries; the Western Europe median for this role is $72k.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Belgium?
Roughly 54–61% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about €36k to €41k a year on a €67k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many SDET jobs are open in Belgium?
PassRidge lists 1 live SDET role in Belgium, and 22 QA listings across all roles in Belgium. 0 of the SDET listings and 0 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Belgium
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | €42k | $45k |
| QA Automation Engineer | €62k | $67k |
| QA Lead / Manager | €56k | $61k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | €54k | $59k |
| Performance Test Engineer | €75k | $81k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | €92k | $100k |
| Game QA Tester | €34k | $36k |
| Accessibility Tester | €50k | $54k |
| Business / Test Analyst | €45k | $49k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | €51k | $55k |
| Localization QA Tester | €24k | $27k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | €53k | $58k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | €73k | $80k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | €46k | $50k |
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