SDET salary in Ottawa, Canada
A mid-level SDET in Ottawa earns a median of C$150k a year gross ($110k), from C$120k at p10 to C$180k at p90. Ottawa pays 0.97× the Canada median and 15% below the US median of $130k. About 1 million people live in Ottawa.
SDET pay by level in Ottawa
Gross annual pay in CAD. Junior C$110k, lead C$220k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$92k | C$110k | C$140k | $82k | |
| Mid-level | C$120k | C$150k | C$180k | $110k | |
| Senior | C$150k | C$190k | C$230k | $140k | |
| Lead | C$180k | C$220k | C$270k | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Canada median (C$150k) times a 0.97 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Ottawa
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 Ottawa: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Ottawa?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Ottawa is C$150k a year ($110k). The p10 is C$120k and the p90 is C$180k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Ottawa with a city factor of 0.97.
How much does a senior SDET make in Ottawa?
A senior SDET in Ottawa earns a median of C$190k ($140k), with a range of C$150k to C$230k. Leads reach C$220k and juniors start near C$110k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Ottawa?
A junior SDET in Ottawa earns about C$110k a year ($82k), between C$92k and C$140k. Pay rises to C$150k at mid-level.
Is Ottawa a good-paying city for SDETs in Canada?
Ottawa ranks 3rd of 11 tracked Canada cities for this role, at 0.97x the national median of C$150k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Ottawa?
Roughly 70-76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about C$100k 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 Ottawa?
A C$150k gross salary equals about C$72 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.