SDET salary in Lyon, France
A mid-level SDET in Lyon earns a median of €56k a year gross ($60k), from €46k at p10 to €68k at p90. Lyon pays 0.95× the France median and 54% below the US median of $130k. About 521,000 people live in Lyon.
SDET pay by level in Lyon
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €42k, lead €85k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €35k | €42k | €52k | $46k | |
| Mid-level | €46k | €56k | €68k | $60k | |
| Senior | €58k | €71k | €87k | $77k | |
| Lead | €70k | €85k | €100k | $92k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the France median (€59k) times a 0.95 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Lyon
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 Lyon: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Lyon?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Lyon is €56k a year ($60k). The p10 is €46k and the p90 is €68k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Lyon with a city factor of 0.95.
How much does a senior SDET make in Lyon?
A senior SDET in Lyon earns a median of €71k ($77k), with a range of €58k to €87k. Leads reach €85k and juniors start near €42k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Lyon?
A junior SDET in Lyon earns about €42k a year ($46k), between €35k and €52k. Pay rises to €56k at mid-level.
Is Lyon a good-paying city for SDETs in France?
Lyon ranks 2nd of 7 tracked France cities for this role, at 0.95x the national median of €59k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Lyon?
Roughly 67-73% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €38k to €41k a year, or €3,300 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Lyon?
A €56k gross salary equals about €27 an hour on a 40-hour week (€4,700 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.