SDET salary in Lithuania
A mid-level SDET in Lithuania earns a median of €42k ($46k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is €34k to €51k. That is 65% below the US median for the same role. Lithuania ranks 28 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near €32k, leads reach €64k.
SDET pay by level in Lithuania
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior pay is €32k, lead pay is €64k: leads earn 100% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €26k | €32k | €39k | $35k | |
| Mid-level | €34k | €42k | €51k | $46k | |
| Senior | €44k | €53k | €65k | $58k | |
| Lead | €53k | €64k | €78k | $70k |
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 Lithuania
Vilnius pays most at 1.04× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of €42k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius | B | 1.04× (+4%) | €44k | €36k–€53k | $47k | 8 |
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 Lithuania
A mid-level SDET on €42k gross keeps roughly 70–78% after income tax and social contributions, about €29k to €33k a year.
In Lithuania, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross salary, quoted gross or net depending on the employer. 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 Lithuania
1 SDET role open today. Showing the closest matches from 9 QA listings in Lithuania.
Certification Quality Engineer | Telematics
Verslo analizės (BA) ir kokybės užtikrinimo (QA) praktikantas (-ė)
Senior QA Engineer
1 listing in Lithuania show a real posted pay range (0 for SDET). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires SDETs in Lithuania
Employer mix by share of listings (9 listings in Lithuania). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- AI companies56%
- Healthtech companies22%
- Automotive technology companies11%
- Software companies11%
What this estimate rests on
The SDET baseline uses 124 US posted pay ranges. For Lithuania, the country index is calibrated on 135 non-US observations in Central & Eastern Europe, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 4 of 8.
SDET salary in Lithuania: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Lithuania?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Lithuania is €42k a year ($46k). The p10 is €34k and the p90 is €51k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior SDET earn in Lithuania?
A senior SDET in Lithuania earns a median of €53k ($58k), with a range of €44k to €65k. Leads earn €64k, 100% more than juniors at €32k.
How does pay in Vilnius compare with the rest of Lithuania?
Vilnius is our only tracked city in Lithuania. Its pay factor is 1.04x the country median, about €44k ($47k) for a mid-level SDET.
How does Lithuania compare with the US for SDET pay?
A mid-level SDET in the US earns a median of $130k. In Lithuania the equivalent is $46k, which is 65% below the US figure. Lithuania ranks 28 of 36 countries; the Central & Eastern Europe median for this role is $43k.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Lithuania?
Roughly 70–78% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about €29k to €33k a year on a €42k 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 Lithuania?
PassRidge lists 1 live SDET role in Lithuania, and 9 QA listings across all roles in Lithuania. 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 Lithuania
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | €26k | $29k |
| QA Automation Engineer | €39k | $42k |
| QA Lead / Manager | €35k | $38k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | €34k | $37k |
| Performance Test Engineer | €47k | $51k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | €58k | $63k |
| Game QA Tester | €21k | $23k |
| Accessibility Tester | €31k | $34k |
| Business / Test Analyst | €28k | $31k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | €32k | $35k |
| Localization QA Tester | €15k | $17k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | €33k | $36k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | €46k | $50k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | €29k | $31k |
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