SDET salary in Lisbon, Portugal
A mid-level SDET in Lisbon earns a median of €44k a year gross ($48k), from €36k at p10 to €54k at p90. Lisbon pays 1.10× the Portugal median and 63% below the US median of $130k. About 518,000 people live in Lisbon.
SDET pay by level in Lisbon
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €34k, lead €68k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €28k | €34k | €41k | $37k | |
| Mid-level | €36k | €44k | €54k | $48k | |
| Senior | €46k | €57k | €69k | $62k | |
| Lead | €56k | €68k | €83k | $74k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Portugal median (€40k) times a 1.10 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Lisbon
Employers in Portugal usually quote monthly gross salary over 14 payments, or annual figures in job ads.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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SDET salary in Lisbon: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Lisbon?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Lisbon is €44k a year ($48k). The p10 is €36k and the p90 is €54k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Lisbon with a city factor of 1.10.
How much does a senior SDET make in Lisbon?
A senior SDET in Lisbon earns a median of €57k ($62k), with a range of €46k to €69k. Leads reach €68k and juniors start near €34k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Lisbon?
A junior SDET in Lisbon earns about €34k a year ($37k), between €28k and €41k. Pay rises to €44k at mid-level.
Is Lisbon a good-paying city for SDETs in Portugal?
Lisbon ranks 1st of 3 tracked Portugal cities for this role, at 1.10x the national median of €40k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Lisbon?
Roughly 68-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €30k to €33k a year, or €2,600 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Lisbon?
A €44k gross salary equals about €21 an hour on a 40-hour week (€3,700 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.