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Israel · 0 open in Tel Aviv · updated 2026-10-20

SDET salary in Tel Aviv, Israel

A mid-level SDET in Tel Aviv earns a median of ₪380k a year gross ($100k), from ₪310k at p10 to ₪460k at p90. Tel Aviv pays 1.10× the Israel median and 23% below the US median of $130k. About 433,000 people live in Tel Aviv.

Estimate · gross / year
₪380kmedian · mid-level · $100k
p10 ₪310kp90 ₪460k
Rank 1 of 1City factor 1.10×
Pay by level

SDET pay by level in Tel Aviv

Gross annual pay in ILS. Junior ₪290k, lead ₪580k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior₪240k₪290k₪350k$78k
Mid-level₪310k₪380k₪460k$100k
Senior₪400k₪480k₪590k$130k
Lead₪480k₪580k₪710k$160k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Israel median (₪350k) times a 1.10 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Tel Aviv

Employers in Israel usually quote monthly gross salary, with annual figures common in tech.

₪380kgross median / year
₪270k–₪290ktake-home / year (70-77%)
₪32kgross / month
₪180gross / hour, 40 h week

A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.

Other cities

SDET pay in other Israel cities

Israel overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
FAQ

SDET salary in Tel Aviv: FAQ

What is the average SDET salary in Tel Aviv?

The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Tel Aviv is ₪380k a year ($100k). The p10 is ₪310k and the p90 is ₪460k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Tel Aviv with a city factor of 1.10.

How much does a senior SDET make in Tel Aviv?

A senior SDET in Tel Aviv earns a median of ₪480k ($130k), with a range of ₪400k to ₪590k. Leads reach ₪580k and juniors start near ₪290k.

What is an entry-level SDET salary in Tel Aviv?

A junior SDET in Tel Aviv earns about ₪290k a year ($78k), between ₪240k and ₪350k. Pay rises to ₪380k at mid-level.

Is Tel Aviv a good-paying city for SDETs in Israel?

Tel Aviv ranks 1st of 1 tracked Israel cities for this role, at 1.10x the national median of ₪350k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.

What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Tel Aviv?

Roughly 70-77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about ₪270k to ₪290k a year, or ₪24k a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Tel Aviv?

A ₪380k gross salary equals about ₪180 an hour on a 40-hour week (₪32k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.

All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.

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