SDET salary in Warsaw, Poland
A mid-level SDET in Warsaw earns a median of PLN 230k a year gross ($58k), from PLN 190k at p10 to PLN 280k at p90. Warsaw pays 1.10× the Poland median and 55% below the US median of $130k. About 1.7 million people live in Warsaw.
SDET pay by level in Warsaw
Gross annual pay in PLN. Junior PLN 180k, lead PLN 350k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | PLN 140k | PLN 180k | PLN 210k | $44k | |
| Mid-level | PLN 190k | PLN 230k | PLN 280k | $58k | |
| Senior | PLN 240k | PLN 290k | PLN 360k | $73k | |
| Lead | PLN 290k | PLN 350k | PLN 430k | $88k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Poland median (PLN 210k) times a 1.10 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Warsaw
Employers in Poland usually quote monthly gross on an employment contract, monthly net on B2B invoices.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
SDET pay in other Poland cities
| City | Pay factor | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krakow | 1.00× | PLN 170k | PLN 210k | PLN 260k |
| Wroclaw | 0.98× | PLN 170k | PLN 210k | PLN 250k |
| Poznan | 0.95× | PLN 160k | PLN 200k | PLN 240k |
| Gdansk | 0.93× | PLN 160k | PLN 190k | PLN 240k |
| Lodz | 0.89× | PLN 150k | PLN 190k | PLN 230k |
| Bydgoszcz | 0.88× | PLN 150k | PLN 180k | PLN 230k |
| Lublin | 0.88× | PLN 150k | PLN 180k | PLN 230k |
| Szczecin | 0.88× | PLN 150k | PLN 180k | PLN 230k |
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SDET salary in Warsaw: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Warsaw?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Warsaw is PLN 230k a year ($58k). The p10 is PLN 190k and the p90 is PLN 280k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Warsaw with a city factor of 1.10.
How much does a senior SDET make in Warsaw?
A senior SDET in Warsaw earns a median of PLN 290k ($73k), with a range of PLN 240k to PLN 360k. Leads reach PLN 350k and juniors start near PLN 180k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Warsaw?
A junior SDET in Warsaw earns about PLN 180k a year ($44k), between PLN 140k and PLN 210k. Pay rises to PLN 230k at mid-level.
Is Warsaw a good-paying city for SDETs in Poland?
Warsaw ranks 1st of 9 tracked Poland cities for this role, at 1.10x the national median of PLN 210k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Warsaw?
Roughly 68-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about PLN 160k to PLN 170k a year, or PLN 14k a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Warsaw?
A PLN 230k gross salary equals about PLN 110 an hour on a 40-hour week (PLN 19k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.