SDET salary in Finland
A mid-level SDET in Finland earns a median of €59k ($64k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is €48k to €72k. That is 51% below the US median for the same role. Finland ranks 17 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near €45k, leads reach €90k.
SDET pay by level in Finland
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior pay is €45k, lead pay is €90k: leads earn 100% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €37k | €45k | €55k | $49k | |
| Mid-level | €48k | €59k | €72k | $64k | |
| Senior | €62k | €75k | €92k | $82k | |
| Lead | €74k | €90k | €110k | $98k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
SDET pay by city in Finland
Helsinki pays most at 1.04× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of €59k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki | B | 1.04× (+4%) | €61k | €50k–€75k | $67k | 4 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Finland
A mid-level SDET on €59k gross keeps roughly 63–70% after income tax and social contributions, about €37k to €41k a year.
In Finland, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross salary, annual figures shown in job ads. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
QA roles open in Finland
1 SDET role open today. Showing the closest matches from 8 QA listings in Finland.
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
Senior Automation Software Tester, MSR team
Senior Automation Engineer
0 listings in Finland show a real posted pay range (0 for SDET). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires SDETs in Finland
Employer mix by share of listings (8 listings in Finland). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Games studios38%
- AI companies38%
- E-commerce companies12%
- Healthtech companies12%
What this estimate rests on
The SDET baseline uses 124 US posted pay ranges. For Finland, the country index is calibrated on 6 non-US observations in Nordics, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 4 of 8.
SDET salary in Finland: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Finland?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Finland is €59k a year ($64k). The p10 is €48k and the p90 is €72k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior SDET earn in Finland?
A senior SDET in Finland earns a median of €75k ($82k), with a range of €62k to €92k. Leads earn €90k, 100% more than juniors at €45k.
How does pay in Helsinki compare with the rest of Finland?
Helsinki is our only tracked city in Finland. Its pay factor is 1.04x the country median, about €61k ($67k) for a mid-level SDET.
How does Finland compare with the US for SDET pay?
A mid-level SDET in the US earns a median of $130k. In Finland the equivalent is $64k, which is 51% below the US figure. Finland ranks 17 of 36 countries; the Nordics median for this role is $72k.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Finland?
Roughly 63–70% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about €37k to €41k a year on a €59k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many SDET jobs are open in Finland?
PassRidge lists 1 live SDET role in Finland, and 8 QA listings across all roles in Finland. 0 of the SDET listings and 0 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Finland
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | €37k | $40k |
| QA Automation Engineer | €54k | $59k |
| QA Lead / Manager | €49k | $54k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | €48k | $52k |
| Performance Test Engineer | €66k | $72k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | €81k | $89k |
| Game QA Tester | €30k | $32k |
| Accessibility Tester | €44k | $48k |
| Business / Test Analyst | €40k | $44k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | €45k | $49k |
| Localization QA Tester | €22k | $23k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | €47k | $51k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | €65k | $70k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | €40k | $44k |
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