SDET salary in Lille, France
A mid-level SDET in Lille earns a median of €52k a year gross ($57k), from €43k at p10 to €64k at p90. Lille pays 0.89× the France median and 56% below the US median of $130k. About 239,000 people live in Lille.
SDET pay by level in Lille
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €40k, lead €80k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €33k | €40k | €49k | $43k | |
| Mid-level | €43k | €52k | €64k | $57k | |
| Senior | €54k | €66k | €81k | $72k | |
| Lead | €65k | €80k | €97k | $87k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the France median (€59k) times a 0.89 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Lille
Employers in France usually quote annual gross salary, often paid in 12 or 13 instalments.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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SDET salary in Lille: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Lille?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Lille is €52k a year ($57k). The p10 is €43k and the p90 is €64k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Lille with a city factor of 0.89.
How much does a senior SDET make in Lille?
A senior SDET in Lille earns a median of €66k ($72k), with a range of €54k to €81k. Leads reach €80k and juniors start near €40k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Lille?
A junior SDET in Lille earns about €40k a year ($43k), between €33k and €49k. Pay rises to €52k at mid-level.
Is Lille a good-paying city for SDETs in France?
Lille ranks 5th of 7 tracked France cities for this role, at 0.89x the national median of €59k. It pays close to or below the national median.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Lille?
Roughly 67-73% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €35k to €38k a year, or €3,000 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Lille?
A €52k gross salary equals about €25 an hour on a 40-hour week (€4,300 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.