SDET salary in Brussels, Belgium
A mid-level SDET in Brussels earns a median of €70k a year gross ($76k), from €57k at p10 to €85k at p90. Brussels pays 1.05× the Belgium median and 42% below the US median of $130k. About 1 million people live in Brussels.
SDET pay by level in Brussels
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €53k, lead €110k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €44k | €53k | €65k | $58k | |
| Mid-level | €57k | €70k | €85k | $76k | |
| Senior | €73k | €89k | €110k | $97k | |
| Lead | €88k | €110k | €130k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Belgium median (€67k) times a 1.05 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Brussels
Employers in Belgium usually quote annual gross salary with a 13th-month bonus common.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
SDET pay in other Belgium cities
| City | Pay factor | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwerp | 0.88× | €48k | €59k | €72k |
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SDET salary in Brussels: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Brussels?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Brussels is €70k a year ($76k). The p10 is €57k and the p90 is €85k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Brussels with a city factor of 1.05.
How much does a senior SDET make in Brussels?
A senior SDET in Brussels earns a median of €89k ($97k), with a range of €73k to €110k. Leads reach €110k and juniors start near €53k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Brussels?
A junior SDET in Brussels earns about €53k a year ($58k), between €44k and €65k. Pay rises to €70k at mid-level.
Is Brussels a good-paying city for SDETs in Belgium?
Brussels ranks 1st of 2 tracked Belgium cities for this role, at 1.05x the national median of €67k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Brussels?
Roughly 54-61% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €38k to €43k a year, or €3,300 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Brussels?
A €70k gross salary equals about €34 an hour on a 40-hour week (€5,800 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.