SDET salary in Netherlands
A mid-level SDET in Netherlands earns a median of €73k ($79k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is €60k to €89k. That is 40% below the US median for the same role. Netherlands ranks 9 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near €55k, leads reach €110k.
SDET pay by level in Netherlands
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior pay is €55k, lead pay is €110k: leads earn 100% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €45k | €55k | €68k | $60k | |
| Mid-level | €60k | €73k | €89k | $79k | |
| Senior | €76k | €93k | €110k | $100k | |
| Lead | €91k | €110k | €140k | $120k |
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 Netherlands
Amsterdam pays most at 1.08× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of €73k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | A | 1.08× (+8%) | €78k | €64k–€96k | $85k | 17 |
| Rotterdam | B | 0.96× (-4%) | €70k | €57k–€85k | $76k | 5 |
| Eindhoven | B | 0.94× (-6%) | €68k | €56k–€83k | $74k | 3 |
| The Hague | B | 0.88× (-12%) | €64k | €52k–€78k | $70k | 3 |
| Utrecht | B | 0.88× (-12%) | €64k | €52k–€78k | $70k | 5 |
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 Netherlands
A mid-level SDET on €73k gross keeps roughly 63–70% after income tax and social contributions, about €46k to €51k a year.
In Netherlands, pay is usually quoted as annual gross salary, often with 8% holiday allowance on top. 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 Netherlands
No SDET role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 93 QA listings in Netherlands.
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11 listings in Netherlands show a real posted pay range (0 for SDET). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires SDETs in Netherlands
Employer mix by share of listings (93 listings in Netherlands). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Software companies62%
- AI companies15%
- Automotive technology companies4%
- E-commerce companies4%
- Cybersecurity companies4%
What this estimate rests on
The SDET baseline uses 124 US posted pay ranges. For Netherlands, the country index is calibrated on 166 non-US observations in Western Europe, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 6 of 8.
SDET salary and jobs by city in Netherlands
SDET jobs in Netherlands by city.
SDET salary in Netherlands: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Netherlands?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Netherlands is €73k a year ($79k). The p10 is €60k and the p90 is €89k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior SDET earn in Netherlands?
A senior SDET in Netherlands earns a median of €93k ($100k), with a range of €76k to €110k. Leads earn €110k, 100% more than juniors at €55k.
Which city in Netherlands pays SDETs the most?
Amsterdam has the highest pay factor at 1.08x the country median, which puts a mid-level SDET at about €78k ($85k). Utrecht sits at 0.88x, around €64k.
How does Netherlands compare with the US for SDET pay?
A mid-level SDET in the US earns a median of $130k. In Netherlands the equivalent is $79k, which is 40% below the US figure. Netherlands ranks 9 of 36 countries; the Western Europe median for this role is $72k.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Netherlands?
Roughly 63–70% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about €46k to €51k a year on a €73k 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 Netherlands?
PassRidge lists no live SDET listing in Netherlands today, and 93 QA listings across all roles in Netherlands. 0 of the SDET listings and 11 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Netherlands
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | €45k | $49k |
| QA Automation Engineer | €67k | $73k |
| QA Lead / Manager | €61k | $66k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | €59k | $64k |
| Performance Test Engineer | €82k | $89k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | €100k | $110k |
| Game QA Tester | €37k | $40k |
| Accessibility Tester | €54k | $59k |
| Business / Test Analyst | €49k | $54k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | €55k | $60k |
| Localization QA Tester | €27k | $29k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | €58k | $63k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | €80k | $87k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | €50k | $54k |
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