SDET salary in Edmonton, Canada
A mid-level SDET in Edmonton earns a median of C$140k a year gross ($99k), from C$110k at p10 to C$170k at p90. Edmonton pays 0.90× the Canada median and 24% below the US median of $130k. About 1 million people live in Edmonton.
SDET pay by level in Edmonton
Gross annual pay in CAD. Junior C$100k, lead C$210k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$85k | C$100k | C$130k | $76k | |
| Mid-level | C$110k | C$140k | C$170k | $99k | |
| Senior | C$140k | C$170k | C$210k | $130k | |
| Lead | C$170k | C$210k | C$250k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Canada median (C$150k) times a 0.90 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Edmonton
Employers in Canada usually quote annual base salary, hourly for contract roles.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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SDET salary in Edmonton: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Edmonton?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Edmonton is C$140k a year ($99k). The p10 is C$110k and the p90 is C$170k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Edmonton with a city factor of 0.90.
How much does a senior SDET make in Edmonton?
A senior SDET in Edmonton earns a median of C$170k ($130k), with a range of C$140k to C$210k. Leads reach C$210k and juniors start near C$100k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Edmonton?
A junior SDET in Edmonton earns about C$100k a year ($76k), between C$85k and C$130k. Pay rises to C$140k at mid-level.
Is Edmonton a good-paying city for SDETs in Canada?
Edmonton ranks 7th of 11 tracked Canada cities for this role, at 0.90x the national median of C$150k. It pays close to or below the national median.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Edmonton?
Roughly 70-76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about C$98k to C$110k a year, or C$8,800 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Edmonton?
A C$140k gross salary equals about C$67 an hour on a 40-hour week (C$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.