SDET salary in Ireland
SDET pay in Ireland centres on €84k a year ($91k) at mid-level. Expect €69k at the low end and €100k at the high end. That is 31% below the US median for the same role. Ireland ranks 6 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near €64k, leads reach €130k.
SDET pay by level in Ireland
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior pay is €64k, lead pay is €130k: leads earn 100% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €52k | €64k | €78k | $70k | |
| Mid-level | €69k | €84k | €100k | $91k | |
| Senior | €88k | €110k | €130k | $120k | |
| Lead | €100k | €130k | €160k | $140k |
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 Ireland
Dublin pays most at 1.06× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of €84k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | A | 1.06× (+6%) | €89k | €73k–€110k | $97k | 2 |
| Cork | B | 0.97× (-3%) | €81k | €67k–€99k | $88k | 8 |
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 Ireland
A mid-level SDET on €84k gross keeps roughly 64–71% after income tax and social contributions, about €54k to €60k a year.
In Ireland, pay is usually quoted as annual salary, with day rates for contractors. 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 Ireland
2 SDET roles open today. Showing the closest matches from 19 QA listings in Ireland.
Associate SDET
Senior SDET
Senior Quality Assurance Specialist
1 listing in Ireland show a real posted pay range (0 for SDET). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires SDETs in Ireland
Employer mix by share of listings (19 listings in Ireland). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- AI companies21%
- Fintech companies21%
- Cybersecurity companies21%
- Software companies16%
- Games studios11%
What this estimate rests on
The SDET baseline uses 124 US posted pay ranges. For Ireland, the country index is calibrated on 210 non-US observations in UK & Ireland, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 4 of 8.
SDET salary and jobs by city in Ireland
SDET jobs in Ireland by city.
SDET salary in Ireland: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Ireland?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Ireland is €84k a year ($91k). The p10 is €69k and the p90 is €100k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior SDET earn in Ireland?
A senior SDET in Ireland earns a median of €110k ($120k), with a range of €88k to €130k. Leads earn €130k, 100% more than juniors at €64k.
Which city in Ireland pays SDETs the most?
Dublin has the highest pay factor at 1.06x the country median, which puts a mid-level SDET at about €89k ($97k). Cork sits at 0.97x, around €81k.
How does Ireland compare with the US for SDET pay?
A mid-level SDET in the US earns a median of $130k. In Ireland the equivalent is $91k, which is 31% below the US figure. Ireland ranks 6 of 36 countries; the UK & Ireland median for this role is $84k.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Ireland?
Roughly 64–71% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about €54k to €60k a year on a €84k 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 Ireland?
PassRidge lists 2 live SDET roles in Ireland, and 19 QA listings across all roles in Ireland. 0 of the SDET listings and 1 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Ireland
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | €52k | $57k |
| QA Automation Engineer | €77k | $84k |
| QA Lead / Manager | €70k | $76k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | €68k | $74k |
| Performance Test Engineer | €94k | $100k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | €120k | $130k |
| Game QA Tester | €42k | $46k |
| Accessibility Tester | €63k | $68k |
| Business / Test Analyst | €57k | $62k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | €64k | $70k |
| Localization QA Tester | €31k | $33k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | €66k | $72k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | €92k | $100k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | €58k | $63k |
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