SDET salary in Cork, Ireland
A mid-level SDET in Cork earns a median of €81k a year gross ($88k), from €67k at p10 to €99k at p90. Cork pays 0.97× the Ireland median and 32% below the US median of $130k. About 224,000 people live in Cork.
SDET pay by level in Cork
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €62k, lead €120k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €51k | €62k | €76k | $67k | |
| Mid-level | €67k | €81k | €99k | $88k | |
| Senior | €85k | €100k | €130k | $110k | |
| Lead | €100k | €120k | €150k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Ireland median (€84k) times a 0.97 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Cork
Employers in Ireland usually quote annual salary, with day rates for contractors.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
SDET pay in other Ireland cities
| City | Pay factor | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 1.06× | €73k | €89k | €110k |
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SDET salary in Cork: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Cork?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Cork is €81k a year ($88k). The p10 is €67k and the p90 is €99k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Cork with a city factor of 0.97.
How much does a senior SDET make in Cork?
A senior SDET in Cork earns a median of €100k ($110k), with a range of €85k to €130k. Leads reach €120k and juniors start near €62k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Cork?
A junior SDET in Cork earns about €62k a year ($67k), between €51k and €76k. Pay rises to €81k at mid-level.
Is Cork a good-paying city for SDETs in Ireland?
Cork ranks 2nd of 2 tracked Ireland cities for this role, at 0.97x the national median of €84k. It pays close to or below the national median.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Cork?
Roughly 64-71% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €52k to €58k a year, or €4,600 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Cork?
A €81k gross salary equals about €39 an hour on a 40-hour week (€6,800 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.