SDET salary in Israel
SDET pay in Israel centres on ₪350k a year ($93k) at mid-level. Expect ₪280k at the low end and ₪420k at the high end. That is 29% below the US median for the same role. Israel ranks 5 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near ₪260k, leads reach ₪530k.
SDET pay by level in Israel
Gross annual pay in ILS. Junior pay is ₪260k, lead pay is ₪530k: leads earn 100% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₪220k | ₪260k | ₪320k | $71k | |
| Mid-level | ₪280k | ₪350k | ₪420k | $93k | |
| Senior | ₪360k | ₪440k | ₪540k | $120k | |
| Lead | ₪430k | ₪530k | ₪640k | $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 Israel
Tel Aviv pays most at 1.10× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of ₪350k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv | B | 1.10× (+10%) | ₪380k | ₪310k–₪460k | $100k | 5 |
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 Israel
A mid-level SDET on ₪350k gross keeps roughly 70–77% after income tax and social contributions, about ₪240k to ₪270k a year.
In Israel, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross salary, with annual figures common in tech. 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 Israel
No SDET role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 27 QA listings in Israel.
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1 listing in Israel show a real posted pay range (0 for SDET). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires SDETs in Israel
Employer mix by share of listings (27 listings in Israel). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- AI companies26%
- Games studios22%
- Healthtech companies19%
- Software companies15%
- Cybersecurity companies11%
What this estimate rests on
The SDET baseline uses 124 US posted pay ranges. For Israel, the country index is calibrated on 37 non-US observations in Middle East & Africa, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 4 of 8.
SDET salary in Israel: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Israel?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Israel is ₪350k a year ($93k). The p10 is ₪280k and the p90 is ₪420k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior SDET earn in Israel?
A senior SDET in Israel earns a median of ₪440k ($120k), with a range of ₪360k to ₪540k. Leads earn ₪530k, 100% more than juniors at ₪260k.
How does pay in Tel Aviv compare with the rest of Israel?
Tel Aviv is our only tracked city in Israel. Its pay factor is 1.10x the country median, about ₪380k ($100k) for a mid-level SDET.
How does Israel compare with the US for SDET pay?
A mid-level SDET in the US earns a median of $130k. In Israel the equivalent is $93k, which is 29% below the US figure. Israel ranks 5 of 36 countries; the Middle East & Africa median for this role is $80k.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Israel?
Roughly 70–77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about ₪240k to ₪270k a year on a ₪350k 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 Israel?
PassRidge lists no live SDET listing in Israel today, and 27 QA listings across all roles in Israel. 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 Israel
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | ₪220k | $58k |
| QA Automation Engineer | ₪320k | $86k |
| QA Lead / Manager | ₪290k | $78k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | ₪280k | $76k |
| Performance Test Engineer | ₪390k | $100k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | ₪480k | $130k |
| Game QA Tester | ₪170k | $47k |
| Accessibility Tester | ₪260k | $70k |
| Business / Test Analyst | ₪230k | $63k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | ₪260k | $71k |
| Localization QA Tester | ₪130k | $34k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | ₪270k | $74k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | ₪380k | $100k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | ₪240k | $64k |
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