SDET salary in Italy
A mid-level SDET in Italy earns a median of €48k ($53k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is €40k to €59k. That is 60% below the US median for the same role. Italy ranks 23 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near €37k, leads reach €74k.
SDET pay by level in Italy
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior pay is €37k, lead pay is €74k: leads earn 100% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €30k | €37k | €45k | $40k | |
| Mid-level | €40k | €48k | €59k | $53k | |
| Senior | €51k | €62k | €75k | $67k | |
| Lead | €61k | €74k | €90k | $80k |
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 Italy
Milan pays most at 1.10× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of €48k. Showing the top 8 of 10 cities.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | B | 1.10× (+10%) | €53k | €44k–€65k | $58k | 3 |
| Rome | B | 1.00× (0%) | €48k | €40k–€59k | $53k | 3 |
| Naples | C | 0.90× (-10%) | €44k | €36k–€53k | $47k | 0 |
| Bari | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €43k | €35k–€52k | $46k | 0 |
| Bologna | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €43k | €35k–€52k | $46k | 1 |
| Catania | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €43k | €35k–€52k | $46k | 0 |
| Florence | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €43k | €35k–€52k | $46k | 2 |
| Genoa | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €43k | €35k–€52k | $46k | 0 |
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 Italy
A mid-level SDET on €48k gross keeps roughly 64–71% after income tax and social contributions, about €31k to €34k a year.
In Italy, pay is usually quoted as annual gross salary (RAL), often paid in 13 or 14 instalments. 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 Italy
1 SDET role open today. Showing the closest matches from 19 QA listings in Italy.
SDET Lead: Scalable EV Test Automation
Quality Assurance Specialist
Senior Test Automation Engineer
2 listings in Italy show a real posted pay range (0 for SDET). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires SDETs in Italy
Employer mix by share of listings (19 listings in Italy). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- AI companies32%
- Cybersecurity companies32%
- Automotive technology companies16%
- E-commerce companies11%
- Healthtech companies5%
What this estimate rests on
The SDET baseline uses 124 US posted pay ranges. For Italy, the country index is calibrated on 166 non-US observations in Western Europe, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 5 of 8.
SDET salary and jobs by city in Italy
SDET jobs in Italy by city.
SDET salary in Italy: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Italy?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Italy is €48k a year ($53k). The p10 is €40k and the p90 is €59k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior SDET earn in Italy?
A senior SDET in Italy earns a median of €62k ($67k), with a range of €51k to €75k. Leads earn €74k, 100% more than juniors at €37k.
Which city in Italy pays SDETs the most?
Milan has the highest pay factor at 1.10x the country median, which puts a mid-level SDET at about €53k ($58k). Turin sits at 0.88x, around €43k.
How does Italy compare with the US for SDET pay?
A mid-level SDET in the US earns a median of $130k. In Italy the equivalent is $53k, which is 60% below the US figure. Italy ranks 23 of 36 countries; the Western Europe median for this role is $72k.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Italy?
Roughly 64–71% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about €31k to €34k a year on a €48k 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 Italy?
PassRidge lists 1 live SDET role in Italy, and 19 QA listings across all roles in Italy. 0 of the SDET listings and 2 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Italy
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | €30k | $33k |
| QA Automation Engineer | €45k | $49k |
| QA Lead / Manager | €41k | $44k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | €39k | $43k |
| Performance Test Engineer | €54k | $59k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | €67k | $73k |
| Game QA Tester | €24k | $27k |
| Accessibility Tester | €36k | $39k |
| Business / Test Analyst | €33k | $36k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | €37k | $40k |
| Localization QA Tester | €18k | $19k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | €38k | $42k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | €53k | $58k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | €33k | $36k |
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