SDET salary in France
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in France is €59k ($64k), with most offers between €48k and €71k. That is 51% below the US median for the same role. France ranks 18 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near €45k, leads reach €89k.
SDET pay by level in France
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior pay is €45k, lead pay is €89k: 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 | €71k | $64k | |
| Senior | €61k | €75k | €91k | $81k | |
| Lead | €73k | €89k | €110k | $97k |
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 France
Paris pays most at 1.08× 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | A | 1.08× (+8%) | €63k | €52k–€77k | $69k | 10 |
| Lyon | B | 0.95× (-5%) | €56k | €46k–€68k | $60k | 1 |
| Toulouse | B | 0.95× (-5%) | €56k | €46k–€68k | $60k | 1 |
| Marseille | C | 0.90× (-10%) | €53k | €43k–€64k | $57k | 0 |
| Lille | C | 0.89× (-11%) | €52k | €43k–€64k | $57k | 1 |
| Nantes | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €52k | €42k–€63k | $56k | 0 |
| Nice | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €52k | €42k–€63k | $56k | 0 |
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 France
A mid-level SDET on €59k gross keeps roughly 67–73% after income tax and social contributions, about €40k to €43k a year.
In France, pay is usually quoted as annual gross salary, often paid in 12 or 13 instalments. 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 France
1 SDET role open today. Showing the closest matches from 30 QA listings in France.
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2 listings in France show a real posted pay range (0 for SDET). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires SDETs in France
Employer mix by share of listings (30 listings in France). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Software companies40%
- Cybersecurity companies13%
- Games studios10%
- E-commerce companies10%
- AI companies7%
What this estimate rests on
The SDET baseline uses 124 US posted pay ranges. For France, the country index is calibrated on 166 non-US observations in Western Europe, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 5 of 8.
SDET salary and jobs by city in France
SDET jobs in France by city.
SDET salary in France: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in France?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in France is €59k a year ($64k). The p10 is €48k and the p90 is €71k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior SDET earn in France?
A senior SDET in France earns a median of €75k ($81k), with a range of €61k to €91k. Leads earn €89k, 100% more than juniors at €45k.
Which city in France pays SDETs the most?
Paris has the highest pay factor at 1.08x the country median, which puts a mid-level SDET at about €63k ($69k). Nice sits at 0.88x, around €52k.
How does France compare with the US for SDET pay?
A mid-level SDET in the US earns a median of $130k. In France the equivalent is $64k, which is 51% below the US figure. France ranks 18 of 36 countries; the Western Europe median for this role is $72k.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in France?
Roughly 67–73% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about €40k to €43k 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 France?
PassRidge lists 1 live SDET role in France, and 30 QA listings across all roles in France. 0 of the SDET listings and 2 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in France
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | €37k | $40k |
| QA Automation Engineer | €54k | $59k |
| QA Lead / Manager | €49k | $53k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | €47k | $52k |
| Performance Test Engineer | €66k | $71k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | €81k | $88k |
| Game QA Tester | €30k | $32k |
| Accessibility Tester | €44k | $48k |
| Business / Test Analyst | €40k | $43k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | €45k | $49k |
| Localization QA Tester | €21k | $23k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | €47k | $51k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | €64k | $70k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | €40k | $44k |
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