SDET salary in Poland
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Poland is PLN 210k ($52k), with most offers between PLN 170k and PLN 260k. That is 60% below the US median for the same role. Poland ranks 24 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near PLN 160k, leads reach PLN 320k.
SDET pay by level in Poland
Gross annual pay in PLN. Junior pay is PLN 160k, lead pay is PLN 320k: leads earn 100% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | PLN 130k | PLN 160k | PLN 200k | $40k | |
| Mid-level | PLN 170k | PLN 210k | PLN 260k | $52k | |
| Senior | PLN 220k | PLN 270k | PLN 330k | $67k | |
| Lead | PLN 260k | PLN 320k | PLN 390k | $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 Poland
Warsaw pays most at 1.10× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of PLN 210k. Showing the top 8 of 9 cities.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | A | 1.10× (+10%) | PLN 230k | PLN 190k–PLN 280k | $58k | 88 |
| Krakow | A | 1.00× (0%) | PLN 210k | PLN 170k–PLN 260k | $52k | 19 |
| Wroclaw | A | 0.98× (-2%) | PLN 210k | PLN 170k–PLN 250k | $51k | 4 |
| Poznan | B | 0.95× (-5%) | PLN 200k | PLN 160k–PLN 240k | $50k | 8 |
| Gdansk | B | 0.93× (-7%) | PLN 190k | PLN 160k–PLN 240k | $49k | 9 |
| Lodz | C | 0.89× (-11%) | PLN 190k | PLN 150k–PLN 230k | $47k | 1 |
| Bydgoszcz | C | 0.88× (-12%) | PLN 180k | PLN 150k–PLN 230k | $46k | 0 |
| Lublin | C | 0.88× (-12%) | PLN 180k | PLN 150k–PLN 230k | $46k | 2 |
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 Poland
A mid-level SDET on PLN 210k gross keeps roughly 68–75% after income tax and social contributions, about PLN 140k to PLN 160k a year.
In Poland, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross on an employment contract, monthly net on B2B invoices. 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 Poland
1 SDET role open today. Showing the closest matches from 200 QA listings in Poland.
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Manual Tester
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38 listings in Poland show a real posted pay range (0 for SDET). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires SDETs in Poland
Employer mix by share of listings (200 listings in Poland). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Software companies26%
- AI companies23%
- Games studios15%
- Fintech companies13%
- Cybersecurity companies10%
What this estimate rests on
The SDET baseline uses 124 US posted pay ranges. For Poland, 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 6 of 8.
SDET salary and jobs by city in Poland
SDET jobs in Poland by city.
SDET salary in Poland: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Poland?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Poland is PLN 210k a year ($52k). The p10 is PLN 170k and the p90 is PLN 260k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior SDET earn in Poland?
A senior SDET in Poland earns a median of PLN 270k ($67k), with a range of PLN 220k to PLN 330k. Leads earn PLN 320k, 100% more than juniors at PLN 160k.
Which city in Poland pays SDETs the most?
Warsaw has the highest pay factor at 1.10x the country median, which puts a mid-level SDET at about PLN 230k ($58k). Szczecin sits at 0.88x, around PLN 180k.
How does Poland compare with the US for SDET pay?
A mid-level SDET in the US earns a median of $130k. In Poland the equivalent is $52k, which is 60% below the US figure. Poland ranks 24 of 36 countries; the Central & Eastern Europe median for this role is $43k.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Poland?
Roughly 68–75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about PLN 140k to PLN 160k a year on a PLN 210k 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 Poland?
PassRidge lists 1 live SDET role in Poland, and 200 QA listings across all roles in Poland. 0 of the SDET listings and 38 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Poland
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | PLN 130k | $33k |
| QA Automation Engineer | PLN 190k | $48k |
| QA Lead / Manager | PLN 180k | $44k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | PLN 170k | $42k |
| Performance Test Engineer | PLN 240k | $59k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | PLN 290k | $72k |
| Game QA Tester | PLN 110k | $26k |
| Accessibility Tester | PLN 160k | $39k |
| Business / Test Analyst | PLN 140k | $36k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | PLN 160k | $40k |
| Localization QA Tester | PLN 77k | $19k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | PLN 170k | $42k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | PLN 230k | $58k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | PLN 140k | $36k |
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