SDET salary in Rome, Italy
A mid-level SDET in Rome earns a median of €48k a year gross ($53k), from €40k at p10 to €59k at p90. Rome pays 1.00× the Italy median and 59% below the US median of $130k. About 2.3 million people live in Rome.
SDET pay by level in Rome
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €37k, lead €74k. 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: the Italy median (€48k) times a 1.00 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Rome
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 Rome: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Rome?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Rome is €48k a year ($53k). The p10 is €40k and the p90 is €59k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Rome with a city factor of 1.00.
How much does a senior SDET make in Rome?
A senior SDET in Rome earns a median of €62k ($67k), with a range of €51k to €75k. Leads reach €74k and juniors start near €37k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Rome?
A junior SDET in Rome earns about €37k a year ($40k), between €30k and €45k. Pay rises to €48k at mid-level.
Is Rome a good-paying city for SDETs in Italy?
Rome ranks 2nd of 10 tracked Italy cities for this role, at 1.00x the national median of €48k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Rome?
Roughly 64-71% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €31k to €34k a year, or €2,700 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Rome?
A €48k gross salary equals about €23 an hour on a 40-hour week (€4,000 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.