SDET salary in Vancouver, Canada
A mid-level SDET in Vancouver earns a median of C$160k a year gross ($110k), from C$130k at p10 to C$190k at p90. Vancouver pays 1.04× the Canada median and 15% below the US median of $130k. About 662,000 people live in Vancouver.
SDET pay by level in Vancouver
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$98k | C$120k | C$150k | $88k | |
| Mid-level | C$130k | C$160k | C$190k | $110k | |
| Senior | C$160k | C$200k | C$240k | $150k | |
| Lead | C$200k | C$240k | C$290k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Canada median (C$150k) times a 1.04 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Vancouver
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 Vancouver: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Vancouver?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Vancouver is C$160k a year ($110k). The p10 is C$130k and the p90 is C$190k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Vancouver with a city factor of 1.04.
How much does a senior SDET make in Vancouver?
A senior SDET in Vancouver earns a median of C$200k ($150k), with a range of C$160k to C$240k. Leads reach C$240k and juniors start near C$120k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Vancouver?
A junior SDET in Vancouver earns about C$120k a year ($88k), between C$98k and C$150k. Pay rises to C$160k at mid-level.
Is Vancouver a good-paying city for SDETs in Canada?
Vancouver ranks 2nd of 11 tracked Canada cities for this role, at 1.04x the national median of C$150k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Vancouver?
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 Vancouver?
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.