SDET salary in Romania
A mid-level SDET in Romania earns a median of RON 190k ($41k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is RON 150k to RON 230k. That is 69% below the US median for the same role. Romania ranks 31 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near RON 140k, leads reach RON 290k.
SDET pay by level in Romania
Gross annual pay in RON. Junior pay is RON 140k, lead pay is RON 290k: leads earn 100% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | RON 120k | RON 140k | RON 180k | $31k | |
| Mid-level | RON 150k | RON 190k | RON 230k | $41k | |
| Senior | RON 200k | RON 240k | RON 290k | $52k | |
| Lead | RON 240k | RON 290k | RON 350k | $63k |
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 Romania
Bucharest pays most at 1.10× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of RON 190k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest | A | 1.10× (+10%) | RON 210k | RON 170k–RON 250k | $45k | 19 |
| Cluj-Napoca | B | 0.93× (-7%) | RON 180k | RON 140k–RON 210k | $38k | 1 |
| Constanța | C | 0.88× (-12%) | RON 170k | RON 140k–RON 200k | $36k | 0 |
| Iasi | C | 0.87× (-13%) | RON 160k | RON 130k–RON 200k | $36k | 1 |
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 Romania
A mid-level SDET on RON 190k gross keeps roughly 58–66% after income tax and social contributions, about RON 110k to RON 130k a year.
In Romania, pay is usually quoted as monthly net or gross salary, often quoted net in job ads. 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 Romania
No SDET role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 28 QA listings in Romania.
QA Engineer (AxiomSL)
Junior Manual QA Engineer
Quality Assurance Analyst with French - (26000GHR)
0 listings in Romania show a real posted pay range (0 for SDET). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires SDETs in Romania
Employer mix by share of listings (28 listings in Romania). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- AI companies36%
- Healthtech companies14%
- Software companies14%
- Fintech companies14%
- Games studios7%
What this estimate rests on
The SDET baseline uses 124 US posted pay ranges. For Romania, 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 5 of 8.
SDET salary and jobs by city in Romania
SDET jobs in Romania by city.
SDET salary in Romania: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Romania?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Romania is RON 190k a year ($41k). The p10 is RON 150k and the p90 is RON 230k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior SDET earn in Romania?
A senior SDET in Romania earns a median of RON 240k ($52k), with a range of RON 200k to RON 290k. Leads earn RON 290k, 100% more than juniors at RON 140k.
Which city in Romania pays SDETs the most?
Bucharest has the highest pay factor at 1.10x the country median, which puts a mid-level SDET at about RON 210k ($45k). Iasi sits at 0.87x, around RON 160k.
How does Romania compare with the US for SDET pay?
A mid-level SDET in the US earns a median of $130k. In Romania the equivalent is $41k, which is 69% below the US figure. Romania ranks 31 of 36 countries; the Central & Eastern Europe median for this role is $43k.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Romania?
Roughly 58–66% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about RON 110k to RON 130k a year on a RON 190k 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 Romania?
PassRidge lists no live SDET listing in Romania today, and 28 QA listings across all roles in Romania. 0 of the SDET listings and 0 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Romania
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | RON 120k | $26k |
| QA Automation Engineer | RON 170k | $38k |
| QA Lead / Manager | RON 160k | $34k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | RON 150k | $33k |
| Performance Test Engineer | RON 210k | $46k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | RON 260k | $57k |
| Game QA Tester | RON 95k | $21k |
| Accessibility Tester | RON 140k | $31k |
| Business / Test Analyst | RON 130k | $28k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | RON 140k | $31k |
| Localization QA Tester | RON 69k | $15k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | RON 150k | $33k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | RON 210k | $45k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | RON 130k | $28k |
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