SDET salary in Bucharest, Romania
A mid-level SDET in Bucharest earns a median of RON 210k a year gross ($45k), from RON 170k at p10 to RON 250k at p90. Bucharest pays 1.10× the Romania median and 65% below the US median of $130k. About 1.9 million people live in Bucharest.
SDET pay by level in Bucharest
Gross annual pay in RON. Junior RON 160k, lead RON 320k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | RON 130k | RON 160k | RON 190k | $34k | |
| Mid-level | RON 170k | RON 210k | RON 250k | $45k | |
| Senior | RON 220k | RON 260k | RON 320k | $57k | |
| Lead | RON 260k | RON 320k | RON 390k | $69k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Romania median (RON 190k) times a 1.10 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Bucharest
Employers in Romania usually quote monthly net or gross salary, often quoted net in job ads.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
SDET pay in other Romania cities
| City | Pay factor | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cluj-Napoca | 0.93× | RON 140k | RON 180k | RON 210k |
| Constanța | 0.88× | RON 140k | RON 170k | RON 200k |
| Iasi | 0.87× | RON 130k | RON 160k | RON 200k |
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SDET salary in Bucharest: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Bucharest?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Bucharest is RON 210k a year ($45k). The p10 is RON 170k and the p90 is RON 250k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Bucharest with a city factor of 1.10.
How much does a senior SDET make in Bucharest?
A senior SDET in Bucharest earns a median of RON 260k ($57k), with a range of RON 220k to RON 320k. Leads reach RON 320k and juniors start near RON 160k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Bucharest?
A junior SDET in Bucharest earns about RON 160k a year ($34k), between RON 130k and RON 190k. Pay rises to RON 210k at mid-level.
Is Bucharest a good-paying city for SDETs in Romania?
Bucharest ranks 1st of 4 tracked Romania cities for this role, at 1.10x the national median of RON 190k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Bucharest?
Roughly 58-66% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about RON 120k to RON 140k a year, or RON 11k a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Bucharest?
A RON 210k gross salary equals about RON 100 an hour on a 40-hour week (RON 18k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.