SDET salary in Porto, Portugal
A mid-level SDET in Porto earns a median of €40k a year gross ($44k), from €33k at p10 to €49k at p90. Porto pays 1.00× the Portugal median and 66% below the US median of $130k. About 253,000 people live in Porto.
SDET pay by level in Porto
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €31k, lead €62k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €25k | €31k | €38k | $34k | |
| Mid-level | €33k | €40k | €49k | $44k | |
| Senior | €42k | €51k | €63k | $56k | |
| Lead | €51k | €62k | €75k | $67k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Portugal median (€40k) times a 1.00 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Porto
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 Porto: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Porto?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Porto is €40k a year ($44k). The p10 is €33k and the p90 is €49k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Porto with a city factor of 1.00.
How much does a senior SDET make in Porto?
A senior SDET in Porto earns a median of €51k ($56k), with a range of €42k to €63k. Leads reach €62k and juniors start near €31k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Porto?
A junior SDET in Porto earns about €31k a year ($34k), between €25k and €38k. Pay rises to €40k at mid-level.
Is Porto a good-paying city for SDETs in Portugal?
Porto ranks 2nd of 3 tracked Portugal cities for this role, at 1.00x the national median of €40k. It pays close to or below the national median.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Porto?
Roughly 68-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €27k to €30k a year, or €2,400 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Porto?
A €40k gross salary equals about €19 an hour on a 40-hour week (€3,300 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.