SDET salary in Dublin, Ireland
A mid-level SDET in Dublin earns a median of €89k a year gross ($97k), from €73k at p10 to €110k at p90. Dublin pays 1.06× the Ireland median and 25% below the US median of $130k. About 1 million people live in Dublin.
SDET pay by level in Dublin
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €68k, lead €140k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €56k | €68k | €83k | $74k | |
| Mid-level | €73k | €89k | €110k | $97k | |
| Senior | €93k | €110k | €140k | $120k | |
| Lead | €110k | €140k | €170k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Ireland median (€84k) times a 1.06 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Dublin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork | 0.97× | €67k | €81k | €99k |
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SDET salary in Dublin: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Dublin?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Dublin is €89k a year ($97k). The p10 is €73k and the p90 is €110k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Dublin with a city factor of 1.06.
How much does a senior SDET make in Dublin?
A senior SDET in Dublin earns a median of €110k ($120k), with a range of €93k to €140k. Leads reach €140k and juniors start near €68k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Dublin?
A junior SDET in Dublin earns about €68k a year ($74k), between €56k and €83k. Pay rises to €89k at mid-level.
Is Dublin a good-paying city for SDETs in Ireland?
Dublin ranks 1st of 2 tracked Ireland cities for this role, at 1.06x the national median of €84k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Dublin?
Roughly 64-71% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €57k to €63k a year, or €5,000 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Dublin?
A €89k gross salary equals about €43 an hour on a 40-hour week (€7,400 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.