SDET salary in Toronto, Canada
A mid-level SDET in Toronto earns a median of C$160k a year gross ($120k), from C$130k at p10 to C$200k at p90. Toronto pays 1.06× the Canada median and 8% below the US median of $130k. About 2.8 million people live in Toronto.
SDET pay by level in Toronto
Gross annual pay in CAD. Junior C$120k, lead C$240k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$100k | C$120k | C$150k | $89k | |
| Mid-level | C$130k | C$160k | C$200k | $120k | |
| Senior | C$170k | C$200k | C$250k | $150k | |
| Lead | C$200k | C$240k | C$300k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Canada median (C$150k) times a 1.06 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Toronto
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 Toronto: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Toronto?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Toronto is C$160k a year ($120k). The p10 is C$130k and the p90 is C$200k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Toronto with a city factor of 1.06.
How much does a senior SDET make in Toronto?
A senior SDET in Toronto earns a median of C$200k ($150k), with a range of C$170k to C$250k. Leads reach C$240k and juniors start near C$120k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Toronto?
A junior SDET in Toronto earns about C$120k a year ($89k), between C$100k and C$150k. Pay rises to C$160k at mid-level.
Is Toronto a good-paying city for SDETs in Canada?
Toronto ranks 1st of 11 tracked Canada cities for this role, at 1.06x the national median of C$150k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Toronto?
Roughly 70-76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about C$110k to C$120k a year, or C$9,500 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Toronto?
A C$160k gross salary equals about C$77 an hour on a 40-hour week (C$13k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.