SDET salary in Milan, Italy
A mid-level SDET in Milan earns a median of €53k a year gross ($58k), from €44k at p10 to €65k at p90. Milan pays 1.10× the Italy median and 55% below the US median of $130k. About 1.4 million people live in Milan.
SDET pay by level in Milan
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €41k, lead €81k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €33k | €41k | €50k | $44k | |
| Mid-level | €44k | €53k | €65k | $58k | |
| Senior | €56k | €68k | €83k | $74k | |
| Lead | €67k | €81k | €99k | $88k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Italy median (€48k) times a 1.10 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Milan
Employers in Italy usually quote annual gross salary (RAL), often paid in 13 or 14 instalments.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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SDET salary in Milan: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Milan?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Milan is €53k a year ($58k). The p10 is €44k and the p90 is €65k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Milan with a city factor of 1.10.
How much does a senior SDET make in Milan?
A senior SDET in Milan earns a median of €68k ($74k), with a range of €56k to €83k. Leads reach €81k and juniors start near €41k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Milan?
A junior SDET in Milan earns about €41k a year ($44k), between €33k and €50k. Pay rises to €53k at mid-level.
Is Milan a good-paying city for SDETs in Italy?
Milan ranks 1st of 10 tracked Italy cities for this role, at 1.10x the national median of €48k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Milan?
Roughly 64-71% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €34k to €38k a year, or €3,000 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Milan?
A €53k gross salary equals about €25 an hour on a 40-hour week (€4,400 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.